Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Santiago.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SCL to ALC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SCL and ALC:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Right now, Rs134,785 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs259,586. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SCL to ALC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights leaving Arturo Merino Benitez Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of SCL.
Central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SCL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Grab an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Alicante. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Alicante. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SCL to ALC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Alicante, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel around 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its popular sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without experiencing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
