Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Durham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your RDU to ALC flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and ALC:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Keflavik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
198 € is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Return flights start from 438 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to ALC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RDU to ALC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RDU arrive on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Book a hotel close to ALC if you have a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
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 there on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Alicante. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to ALC in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Alicante, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Journey about 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
