Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante is one hour ahead of Faro and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FAO to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Alicante Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FAO and ALC include:
Barcelona Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
Currently, Rs13,373 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs27,382. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FAO to ALC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Faro Airport to Alicante Airport.
Landing cheap flights from FAO to ALC is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Faro Airport to Alicante Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of all flights departing from Faro Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Faro Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Faro. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Faro Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to FAO:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
Book a hotel close to ALC if you're catching a late Faro Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Alicante Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Alicante Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport to the centre of Alicante has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Alicante Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Alicante in February.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you'd like to go to Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FAO to ALC around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Alicante, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Travel around 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out 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.