Flying from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Orlando's main base, Orlando International Airport (MCO), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC).
Alicante is five hours ahead of Orlando. Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Orlando to ALC.
In high season, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Orlando to ALC that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Orlando International Airport (MCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MCO and ALC include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
The distance from central Orlando to MCO is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Orlando International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
78.28% of flights leaving from Orlando International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
You can reach SFB from the centre of Orlando in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Orlando to ALC flight? Unwind in a hotel near Orlando Sanford International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time performance of 69.11%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Pick up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Orlando to Alicante-Elche Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Alicante. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
$285 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Airport. A return flight starts from $604. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Orlando to ALC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Alicante. July is when most people book flights from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Orlando to ALC plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
Once you've booked your flight from Orlando to Alicante-Elche Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Alicante:
Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante and Castillo de Santa Barbara are a couple of major attractions to put on your Alicante must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Plaza de Espana.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. Around 241 kilometres north-west of Alicante, a visit to Cuenca will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca.
Around 193 kilometres east of Alicante, Ibiza is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.
