Traveling from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Orlando.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Orlando to ALC.
If you're going away during a peak month like March, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Orlando to ALC that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MCO and ALC include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
MCO is around 19 kilometers from central Orlando. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Orlando International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Orlando International Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
SFB is about 40 kilometers from central Orlando. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Orlando to ALC flight? Unwind in a hotel near Orlando Sanford International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69%.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Consider booking a hotel near ALC if you have a late flight from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Orlando to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is around 10 kilometers from central Alicante. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Right now, $214 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $710. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Orlando to ALC. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Orlando to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Orlando to ALC.
Find a cheap flight from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
July is when most people book flights from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC). Visit Alicante in December for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Orlando to ALC plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Alicante to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Alicante
Start your Alicante trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Alicante when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Plaza de Espana followed by Castle of Santa Barbara and Playa del Postiguet.
Explore more of Spain
Cuenca is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Alicante. Around 241 kilometers away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral.
Ibiza is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometers east of Alicante. No trip is complete without seeing Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.