Flying from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to ALC, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Going away during a peak month like April? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, check out these options when departing from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Washington DC to ALC flight? Unwind in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Whether just for a couple of hours or a handful of days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel more relaxed and effortless. When flying out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), you can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) with a stop at Keflavik Airport (KEF).
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that take off from BWI arrive at their final stop on schedule 77% of the time.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Reserve a hotel near ALC if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Alicante. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is Rs93,633. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs181,690. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Washington DC to ALC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC). Visit Alicante in January for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Washington DC to ALC plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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 options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Alicante when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante followed by Plaza de Espana and Castle of Santa Barbara.
Explore more of Spain
Cuenca is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Alicante. Around 241 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Spain, head for Ibiza, roughly 193 kilometres east of Alicante. Blue Ocean Ibiza, Bossa Beach and Playa de Ses Salines are the start of reasons to visit.
