Travelling from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Málaga.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your AGP to ALC flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Malaga Airport to Alicante Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between AGP and ALC include:
Madrid Airport
Lisbon Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Handy information about Malaga Airport (AGP)
76% of flights that depart Malaga Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Malaga Airport from central Málaga, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near AGP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Malaga Airport to Alicante Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
If you have a late Malaga Airport to Alicante Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ALC:
Go where the road takes you with a Alicante Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and experience more of Alicante and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Alicante Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport to central Alicante has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Malaga Airport to Alicante Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Alicante in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Malaga Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AGP to ALC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. Around 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Spain, consider Logroño, about 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are key reasons to visit.