Traveling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
Flights from HEL to ALC start at 06:20 — the first with Norwegian Air Sweden. The last departure is at 21:30 with Norwegian Air Sweden. In total, there are 12 weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your HEL to ALC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, so jetting off to Alicante (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travelers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates HEL to ALC flights, with 76.47% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and ALC:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
$41 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. A return flight starts at $82. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from HEL to ALC, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HEL to ALC.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights leaving Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ALC:
Pick up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to the center of Alicante has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometers away.
Traveling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Alicante. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to ALC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometers north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Spain, head for Logroño, about 483 kilometers north of Alicante. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are the start of reasons to visit.