Travelling from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Rome has two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Approximately 2 hours 17 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome. Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), with 17 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to ALC is the 06:05 Ryanair service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 20:20 with Ryanair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to ALC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can take a direct flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Choose from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport leaving from FCO. Reserve your trip with one of these:
We make it easy to book a flight from Rome to ALC with a stopover. To see your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers between FCO and ALC include:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Prefer to leave from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)? You can book a direct flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) out of this popular hub.
When departing from CIA, you'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Rome to ALC. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
Split up your flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and ALC are:
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
CIA is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take you 42 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Rome to ALC, stay in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you have a late flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ALC:
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Airport, Alicante is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes about 47 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
For a one-way ticket from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport, R 298 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from R 695. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from Rome to ALC by booking at least 8 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
You'll snag the best savings on your tickets from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport if you take off in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
Finding a cheap ticket from Rome to ALC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price drops.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Alicante, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
When booking your flight from Rome to ALC, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Alicante
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Alicante:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. MARQ Archaeological Museum of Alicante, Bandera de Españan and Campo COMRADES are top attractions which should feature on any good Alicante itinerary.
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