Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dublin Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Dublin's timezone is UTC+0, making Dublin one hour behind Alicante.
Flights from ALC to DUB start at 05:45 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Aer Lingus. Overall, you can take your pick of 26 weekly Alicante-Elche Airport to Dublin Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALC to DUB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Aer Lingus offers direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dublin Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Dublin — and maybe even more of Ireland if you have time.
Aer Lingus is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 76.32% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering ALC to DUB flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dublin Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ALC and DUB include:
East Midlands Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
35 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Return flights start at 62 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALC to DUB.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dublin Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ALC to DUB.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dublin Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Of the departures from Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ALC? If you've booked an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dublin Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Alicante-Elche Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Grab a Dublin Airport rental car and discover Dublin and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Dublin Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Dublin. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dublin Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Dublin. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Dublin Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ALC to DUB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
Tallaght is another standout destination in Ireland and is around 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. No journey is complete without dropping by Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.