Flying from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC). Explore your options for flying out of Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
2 hours 10 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport flight.
Milan 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.
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is the most popular route, with 6 direct services each week. Travel from MXP to ALC on Ryanair's 6am flight.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to ALC, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
You can book a direct flight from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport with Ryanair. This top airline offers services from MXP.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Ryanair between MXP and ALC.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Ryanair.
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Milano Malpensa Airport:
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Planning to catch a flight from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) plane tickets are available from here.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to ALC can be booked with Ryanair.
Ryanair is the top choice for passengers flying from BGY to ALC.
Ryanair has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Orio al Serio International Airport and Alicante-Elche Airport.
BGY is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Milan to ALC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Booking a plane ticket from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) with one or more stops can offer you a bigger choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When flying from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can detour to on your way to ALC:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport flight:
Flights departing from LIN reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 79.56% of the time.
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Have a late flight from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near ALC and shut your eyes sooner:
Pick up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to the centre of Alicante is roughly 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport is RM76. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM153. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Milan to ALC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC). July is when most people visit Alicante. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
Book a Milan to ALC plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Alicante to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Alicante
Start your Alicante trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Alicante-Elche Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante and Castillo de Santa Barbara are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Alicante itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Plaza de Espana.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres north-west of Alicante, a trip to Cuenca will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Spain, head for Ibiza, about 193 kilometres east of Alicante. Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines are among the biggest draws.