Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bologna.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BLQ to ALC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Alicante — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between BLQ and ALC:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Menorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight is Rs7,700. A round-trip fare is currently Rs14,602. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from BLQ to ALC, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Of all flights leaving Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near BLQ:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're landing on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near ALC:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and experience the lesser-explored corners of Alicante and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Airport, Alicante is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Alicante in January.
When reserving your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLQ to ALC in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Alicante, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel around 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key highlights.
