Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Alicante Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, making Alicante one hour behind Athens.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Athens International Airport to Alicante Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Alicante — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating ATH to ALC flights, easyJet has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Alicante Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ATH and ALC:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Bologna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
Currently, 47 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 91 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATH to ALC.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Alicante Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to ALC.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Athens International Airport to Alicante Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Athens International Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Alicante Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
Consider staying in a hotel near ALC if you're catching a late Athens International Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Alicante Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and experience more of Alicante and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Alicante Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante Airport, Alicante is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Alicante Airport. For smaller crowds, head 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 Athens International Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to ALC in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Alicante, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey around 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, your itinerary will be busy.
Logroño is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without seeing Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.