Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Valencia Airport (VLC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Valencia Airport.
Valencia's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Alicante.
To ensure you get on your ALC to VLC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Alicante Airport to Valencia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between ALC and VLC include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Valencia Airport (VLC)
27 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Alicante Airport to Valencia Airport flight. A return flight starts at 60 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from ALC to VLC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Alicante Airport to Valencia Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ALC to VLC by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Alicante Airport to Valencia Airport.
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
79% of flights leaving from Alicante Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Alicante Airport from central Alicante, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALC. Whether you have an early flight from Alicante Airport to Valencia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC)
If you're arriving on a late Alicante Airport to Valencia Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near VLC:
Grab a Valencia Airport rental car and explore Valencia and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Click and Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Valencia Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
Valencia Airport to central Valencia has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Valencia Airport (VLC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Valencia Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Valencia in March.
Book your flight from Alicante Airport to Valencia Airport for July if you'd like to go to Valencia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALC to VLC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Valencia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres north of Valencia, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 483 kilometres west of Valencia, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
