Travelling from Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) begins with finding the right airport to begin your travels from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are your main options in Paris.
Paris and Alicante (where Alicante-Elche Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you arrive.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Paris to ALC.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vueling is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport departing from CDG.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between CDG and ALC is Vueling.
With 73.68% of services landing on schedule, Vueling is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Paris to ALC departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
61.46% of flights that leave from Charles de Gaulle Airport reach their destination on schedule.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) flight ticket out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Work out whether departing from ORY makes the most sense for you.
From ORY, direct flights from Paris to ALC are available with Vueling.
On the ORY to ALC route, Vueling is the preferred choice of many.
If you want a carrier known for punctuality, go with Transavia France. It boasts an on-time performance of 81.58% for flights between Paris Orly Airport and Alicante-Elche Airport.
You can reach ORY from the centre of Paris in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to ALC flight:
75.56% of flights leaving Paris Orly Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport departing from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Set off from BVA with Ryanair. This leading carrier offers direct Paris to ALC flight tickets.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Ryanair from BVA to ALC.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Ryanair.
BVA is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ALC:
Grab an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and discover Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to the centre of Alicante is about 10 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Currently, Rs8,260 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs17,290. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Paris to ALC if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Alicante. July is when most people book flights from Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Paris to ALC flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Alicante to range from 22ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Alicante right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Alicante-Elche Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante, Castillo de Santa Barbara and Plaza de Espana are top sights which should be on every Alicante itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Alicante, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometres north-west to Cuenca to check off its leading attractions. From Hanging Houses of Cuenca to Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Spain, consider Ibiza, roughly 193 kilometres east of Alicante. Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines are key highlights.
