Flying from Santander Airport (SDR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Santander and Alicante share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SDR to ALC flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Alicante (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SDR and ALC:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
ج.م. 1,081 is the best price for a one-way Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 2,208. These prices can change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from SDR to ALC, reserve your trip five months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
Santander Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SDR arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.42% of the time.
To reach Santander Airport from central Santander, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SDR:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
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 popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Alicante. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Alicante. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport for August if you want to go to Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SDR to ALC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
