Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Rome and Alicante share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from FCO to ALC start at 06:05 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:20 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FCO to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Alicante (and then other destinations in Spain) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Vueling stands out as the most punctual carrier for FCO to ALC flights, with 86.21% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and ALC:
Ibiza Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Right now, Rs7,647 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs14,300. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from FCO to ALC, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on time.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to FCO:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Consider booking a hotel close to ALC if you're taking a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and venture far and wide through Alicante and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week before your travel date.
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.
Getting there on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The quietest month for a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Alicante based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport for August if you want to explore Alicante during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FCO 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 explore more of Spain. Journey about 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to tick off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.