Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Valletta.
To ensure you catch your MLA to ALC flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Malta International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MLA and ALC include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Bilbao Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Malta International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight is £30. A return plane ticket right now is £67. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MLA to ALC if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Malta International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from MLA to ALC is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Malta International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
72.79% of flights leaving from Malta International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MLA? If you're catching an early flight from Malta International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're coming in on a late Malta International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ALC:
Grab an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and discover Alicante and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is roughly 9 miles from central Alicante. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Alicante in January.
Before locking in your flight from Malta International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MLA to ALC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Alicante, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey about 230 miles north to Zaragoza to tick off its top sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 300 miles north of Alicante. No journey is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.