Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Newquay is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Alicante.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ALC to NQY flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Newquay (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With a reliable 83.33% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering ALC to NQY flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ALC and NQY:
Newcastle International Airport
Dublin Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Right now, 18 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 42 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ALC to NQY by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ALC to NQY is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
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Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to Alicante-Elche Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.22% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Alicante-Elche Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near ALC:
Arriving at Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Alicante-Elche Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NQY instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Newquay Cornwall Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Enterprise, Europcar or Routes Car Rentals to explore Newquay and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Newquay Cornwall Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to central Newquay
From Newquay Cornwall Airport, Newquay is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Newquay in April.
When reserving your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Newquay, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALC to NQY sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Newquay, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Journey about 370 kilometres east to London to tick off its leading sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 322 kilometres north-east of Newquay. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are key reasons to visit.