Travelling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
A direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport takes on average 1 hour 35 minutes. Alicante's timezone is UTC+1 — identical to Santiago de Compostela.
There are 36 flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport each week. Jump on the 05:45 flight if you want to be on your way as early as possible. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from SCQ to ALC is 23:30.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Vueling runs direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to take in the sights in Alicante — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between SCQ and ALC are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
You won't need your passport or a visa to fly within Spain. You will need a valid identity document however, like a driver's license or ID card. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've found cheap ticket from SCQ to ALC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
ج.م. 827 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Return flights start at ج.م. 1,653. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from SCQ to ALC.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela Airport can be reached in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Got an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SCQ:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Book a hotel near ALC if you're taking a late flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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.
Getting there on public transport takes around 47 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The quietest month for a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Alicante based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport for August if you want to visit Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22 ºC and 32 ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCQ to ALC in January. Average temperatures are between 7 ºC and 16 ºC then.
More about Alicante
Start your Alicante trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from SCQ to ALC, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. MARQ Archaeological Museum of Alicante, Bandera de Españan and Campo COMRADES are top sights which should be on any well-planned Alicante itinerary.
Complete your Alicante trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Alicante-Elche Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Alicante.
