Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is ten hours ahead of Alicante, where Alicante-Elche Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your ALC to Melbourne flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
ALC is about 10 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near ALC? If you're catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Melbourne, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Melbourne
415 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Melbourne flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 785 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from ALC to Melbourne if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Alicante-Elche Airport to Melbourne ticket.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near MEL if you have a late flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Melbourne. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and find adventure across Melbourne and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from ALC to Melbourne.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. Following your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours 5 minutes.
Corio Bay Motel is one accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Make yourself at home here after your ALC to Melbourne flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make picking up an Avalon Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Step off your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Melbourne and head straight for your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Melbourne is around 19 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and typically takes 25 minutes to drive there.
Public transport can take you there in around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, choose a hotel close to MEB. Settle in at one of these stays after your ALC to Melbourne flight:
Be in the driver's seat of the next part of your trip with an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar are reliable rental providers.
If you prefer a particular model or make, booking early increases your chances of finding what you want. Reserve your ride from MEB a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
Plan your trip to Melbourne during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Melbourne during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Alicante-Elche Airport to Melbourne plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ALC to Melbourne in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Melbourne, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square and Eureka Skydeck 88 are attractions you won't want to skip in Melbourne.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its leading attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Launceston is another essential stop in Australia and is around 451 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. No trip is complete without a visit to City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.
