Traveling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Munich.
You can choose from seven weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight available. Norwegian Air Sweden operates the last service of the day at 19:55.
Your MUC to ALC flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Alicante (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a breeze with Norwegian Air Sweden. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Norwegian Air Sweden is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering MUC to ALC flights. An exceptional 93.94% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MUC and ALC include:
EuroAirport Swiss
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight is $82. A round-trip ticket right now is $118. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from MUC to ALC by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MUC to ALC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of the departures from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 40 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MUC? If you're catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Franz Josef Strauss 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 explore beyond Alicante's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to the center of Alicante has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Alicante in January.
Before locking in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MUC to ALC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 370 kilometers north of Alicante, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 483 kilometers north of Alicante, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.