Travelling from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Newquay Airport to Alicante Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Newquay.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NQY to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Alicante (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Newquay Airport to Alicante Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
With 68.18% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating NQY to ALC flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Newquay Airport to Alicante Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between NQY and ALC include:
Copenhagen Airport
Dublin Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Handy information about Newquay Airport (NQY)
70% of flights that depart Newquay Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Newquay Airport from central Newquay, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Newquay Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near NQY:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Newquay Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Alicante Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and find adventure across Alicante and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Alicante Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport to the centre of Alicante has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Newquay Airport to Alicante Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Alicante in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Newquay Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from NQY to ALC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Alicante, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey around 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Logroño is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without seeing Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.
