Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Alicante Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Amsterdam and Alicante share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 40 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Alicante Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, opt for the 05:40 Transavia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:55 with Vueling.
Give yourself enough time to make your AMS to ALC flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Alicante, Spain. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Alicante Airport:
Most travellers choose to travel with Vueling on this route.
With a reliable 80.9% of services arriving on schedule, KLM has the best on-time performance for AMS to ALC flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Alicante Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between AMS and ALC include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights leaving from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Alicante Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
Book a hotel close to ALC if you're on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Alicante Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and experience more of Alicante and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Alicante Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Alicante. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Alicante Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Alicante in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to ALC in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Alicante, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey about 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its top sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.