Travelling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Santiago de Compostela.
Choose from three weekly Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante Airport flights. The 09:05 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 22:05.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SCQ to ALC flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Alicante (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante Airport offered by this carrier.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 76.47% of services landing as planned, Vueling is the most punctual carrier operating SCQ to ALC flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SCQ and ALC:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
34 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Return flights start from 61 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SCQ to ALC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Santiago de Compostela Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from SCQ arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Santiago de Compostela to Santiago de Compostela Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SCQ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
Consider booking a hotel near ALC if you're catching a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Alicante Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and venture far and wide through Alicante and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Alicante Airport about one week before your travel date.
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 to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Alicante. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you'd like to explore Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SCQ to ALC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without a visit to Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.