Traveling from Vancouver to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Vancouver. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Vancouver to ALC.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Traveling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
You can arrive at CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 10 minutes to cover the 2 kilometers or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base the day before your Vancouver to ALC flight:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from the center of Vancouver is around 2 hours 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 72 kilometers or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 68%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ALC:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and see more of Alicante and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Vancouver to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is around 10 kilometers from the center of Alicante. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is $281. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $649. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Vancouver to ALC if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC). July is when most people travel to Alicante. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.
Book a Vancouver to ALC plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Alicante to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Alicante right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport:
There are loads of things to do in Alicante when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante followed by Plaza de Espana and Castle of Santa Barbara.
Explore more of Spain
Cuenca is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Alicante. Around 241 kilometers away to the northwest, top sights here include Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral.
Ibiza is another favorite destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometers east of Alicante. No trip is complete without visiting Blue Ocean Ibiza, Bossa Beach and Playa de Ses Salines.
