Flying from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Alicante Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Reykjavik.
There are seven Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Alicante Airport flights every week to choose from.
To ensure you get on your KEF to ALC flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Alicante Airport, so getting to Alicante (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Fly Play.
Neos is a leader in on-time performance for KEF to ALC flights, with 90.91% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Alicante Airport. These are the top stopovers between KEF and ALC:
Palma - Majorca Airport
Bristol Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
Handy information about Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
78% of flights that take off from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport from central Reykjavik, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to KEF:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
Book a hotel near ALC if you're on a late Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Alicante Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego to explore Alicante and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Alicante Airport about one week before travelling.
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.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Alicante Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Alicante in February.
Lock in your flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you want to explore Alicante during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from KEF to ALC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without visiting Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.

