Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante is two hours behind Riyadh and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RUH to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RUH and ALC:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
At the moment, $347 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $684. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RUH to ALC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RUH to ALC.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from RUH make it to their destination as scheduled 86.76% of the time.
King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near RUH. Whether you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late King Khaled International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to the centre of Alicante has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Alicante in January.
When reserving your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RUH 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
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.