Travelling from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Palanga.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your PLQ to ALC flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Palanga International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between PLQ and ALC:
Copenhagen Airport
Riga International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Palanga International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight is 50 €. A return ticket right now is 117 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from PLQ to ALC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Palanga International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PLQ to ALC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Palanga International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
Palanga International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.07% of flights that depart PLQ arrive at their destination without delay.
Palanga International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Palanga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Palanga International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near PLQ:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Palanga International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and experience the lesser-explored corners of Alicante and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to central Alicante has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Palanga International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Alicante in January.
When booking your flight from Palanga International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PLQ to ALC sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Alicante, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey around 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its top sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.