Flying from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to Rome: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport to Rome.
Alicante (the location of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport) and Rome share the same timezone — UTC+1.
The most popular route is from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). You can choose from 11 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ALC to FCO is the 09:35 Ryanair service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 19:35 with Ryanair.
To avoid rushing for your ALC to Rome flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your journey at ALC and fly straight to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport to Rome tickets.
Book your favourite seat with Ryanair. This airline offers direct flights from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport to Rome.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from ALC to Rome with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
ALC is around 10 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport to Rome? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ALC:
79% of flights that leave from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to Rome
Rs4,903 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport to Rome flight. A return plane ticket right now is Rs9,810. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from ALC to Rome.
The best month for picking up cheap Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport to Rome tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the centre of Rome takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from ALC to Rome.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Rome. Once you've hopped off your flight from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 20 minutes or so.
After stepping off your ALC to Rome flight, unwind at a hotel close to CIA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from CIA one week ahead of time often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport to Rome. August is the most popular month to travel to Rome. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in December.
When booking your Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport to Rome plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from ALC to Rome around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rome
After booking your flight from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport to Rome, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rome:
St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Rome itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Saint Peter's Square.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
Around 193 kilometres southeast of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.