Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Ben Bella Airport (ORN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Ben Bella Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Oran's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Alicante.
Flights from ALC to ORN start at 06:30 — the first with Vueling. The last service of the day is at 23:59 with Vueling. In total, you can choose from 11 weekly Alicante Airport to Ben Bella Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALC to ORN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Algerie offers direct flights from Alicante Airport to Ben Bella Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Oran — and maybe even more of Algeria if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Algerie on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating ALC to ORN flights. A reliable 94.2% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante Airport to Ben Bella Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ALC and ORN:
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Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
79% of flights taking off from Alicante Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Alicante Airport from central Alicante, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ALC? If you're boarding an early flight from Alicante Airport to Ben Bella Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ben Bella Airport (ORN)
If you're coming in on a late Alicante Airport to Ben Bella Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near ORN:
Getting from Ben Bella Airport (ORN) to central Oran
From Ben Bella Airport, Oran is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Ben Bella Airport (ORN)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante Airport to Ben Bella Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Oran based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Oran is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Alicante Airport to Ben Bella Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALC to ORN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Algeria
You've done Oran, now it's time to discover other parts of Algeria. Journey around 354 kilometres east to Algiers to check off its must-visit sights. From Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique to Palace of the Dey and Ruine de Rome Tipaza, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Any journey through Algeria should include a visit to Boumerdas. Complexe touristique rocher de la mére and Rocher noir are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 386 kilometres east of Oran.