Travelling from Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at Tenerife North Airport (TFN), the main airport in Tenerife. Search for flights from Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) that depart from this terminal.
The average length of a direct Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Alicante is one hour ahead of Tenerife. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can pick from 7 direct flights a week between Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC). This is the busiest route, with Vueling offering a 7:20am departure from TFN to ALC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tenerife to ALC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a popular month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) take off from this terminal.
Vueling is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport departing from TFN.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Vuelings between TFN and ALC.
Among carriers on this route, Vuelings is the most consistent for on-time landings.
TFN is about 11 kilometres from central Tenerife. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Tenerife North Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
71% of flights taking off from Tenerife North Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
You can get to TFS from the centre of Tenerife in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Tenerife to ALC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Tenerife South Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Tenerife South Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Central Alicante is around 10 kilometres from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is ج.م. 1,748. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 3,707. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Tenerife to ALC. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
December is the quietest month for flights from Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Alicante based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Tenerife to ALC plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Alicante to range from 22ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Alicante right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport:
Plaza de Espana and Castle of Santa Barbara are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Alicante travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Playa del Postiguet.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres northwest of Alicante, a visit to Cuenca will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral.
Ibiza is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres east of Alicante. No trip is complete without visiting Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.
