Flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alicante Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Alicante is one hour behind Bucharest and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from OTP to ALC start at 06:45 — the earliest with Wizz Air Malta. The last departure is at 20:20 with Wizz Air Malta. Overall, there are seven weekly Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alicante Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your OTP to ALC flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Alicante (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a snap with Wizz Air Malta. This popular airline has direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alicante Airport.
Wizz Air Malta is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alicante Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between OTP and ALC include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
Right now, $53 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $113. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from OTP to ALC, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alicante Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from OTP to ALC is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alicante Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
When it comes to Bucharest Otopeni Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Otopeni Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near OTP:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
Consider booking a hotel near ALC if you have a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Alicante Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and discover more of Alicante and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Alicante Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante Airport, Alicante is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
The quietest month for a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alicante Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Alicante based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OTP to ALC sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If there's time to check out another corner of Spain, head for Logroño, about 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are the start of reasons to visit.