Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Palese Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Palese Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Bari's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Alicante.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ALC to BRI flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Bari (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Palese Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Palese Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ALC and BRI:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Palese Airport (BRI)
18 € is currently the best price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Palese Airport flight. Return flights start at 36 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ALC to BRI.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Palese Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ALC to BRI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Palese Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to Alicante-Elche Airport's on-time performance, 73.22% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ALC? If you're catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Palese Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Palese Airport (BRI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Alicante-Elche Airport to Palese Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRI instead:
Pick up a Palese Airport rental car and discover Bari and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Felirent and Noleggiare are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Palese Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
Palese Airport to central Bari has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Palese Airport (BRI)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Palese Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Bari. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Palese Airport for August if you want to visit Bari during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALC to BRI around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Bari has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres west of Bari, a trip to Rome will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 225 kilometres west of Bari, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.