Flying from Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to ALC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to ALC. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport. Here's where you can connect between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and ALC:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Istanbul to ALC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near ALC and fast-forward to bedtime:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Central Alicante is around 10 kilometres from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
69 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport. Return flights start at 146 €. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to ALC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Affordable Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Istanbul to ALC.
Find a cheap flight from Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC). July is the busiest month to travel to Alicante. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to ALC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Alicante:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Plaza de Espana, Castle of Santa Barbara and Playa del Postiguet are must-visits when exploring Alicante.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres northwest of Alicante, a visit to Cuenca will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Spain, head for Ibiza, roughly 193 kilometres east of Alicante. Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza are key highlights.
