Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Valencia Airport (VLC): what you need to know
Valencia's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Alicante.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ALC to VLC flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons 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.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Valencia Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ALC and VLC:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Valencia Airport (VLC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Valencia Airport flight is £23. A round-trip ticket right now is £71. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ALC to VLC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Valencia Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ALC to VLC.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Valencia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to Alicante-Elche Airport's on-time performance, 73.22% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to ALC? If you've booked an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Valencia Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Alicante-Elche Airport to Valencia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VLC instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Valencia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Click and Rent and find adventure across Valencia and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Valencia Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
Valencia Airport is roughly 8 miles from central Valencia. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Valencia Airport (VLC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Valencia Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Valencia in January.
The warmest month in Valencia is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Valencia Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALC to VLC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Valencia. Around 150 miles away to the north, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 300 miles west of Valencia, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.