Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Alicante ten hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
$659 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,716. These fares can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to ALC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ALC if you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, 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 is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Alicante. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Alicante in January.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine 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).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to ALC in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Spain, consider Logroño, about 483 kilometres 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.