Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Alicante six hours ahead of Durham.
Your RDU to ALC flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Alicante Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and ALC:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
Right now, 273 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 526 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RDU to ALC, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Alicante Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Alicante Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Pick up a Alicante Airport rental car and discover Alicante and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Alicante Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Alicante Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Alicante based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to ALC around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.