Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Alicante five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and ALC:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight is RM1,364. A round-trip fare right now is RM2,999. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from IAD to ALC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to ALC.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles International Airport, data shows 74.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 3 hours 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and experience the lesser-explored corners of Alicante and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Alicante. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Alicante in January.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport for August if you'd like to explore Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to ALC in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Alicante, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel about 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without experiencing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.