Traveling from Split Airport (SPU) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Split and Alicante are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Give yourself enough time to make your SPU to ALC flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Split Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SPU and ALC:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
At the moment, $81 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Split Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $172. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SPU to ALC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Split Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SPU to ALC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Split 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 Split Airport (SPU)
77.36% of flights leaving from Split Airport make it to their destination on time.
Split Airport is about 14 miles from central Split. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SPU? If you're boarding an early flight from Split Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're coming in on a late Split Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near ALC:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and discover more of Alicante and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate 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 approximately 9 miles from central Alicante. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The quietest month for a flight from Split Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Alicante based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 72ºF and 90ºF. Book your flights from Split Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SPU to ALC in January. Temperatures average between 45ºF and 61ºF then.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 230 miles north of Alicante, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 300 miles north of Alicante. No journey is complete without dropping by Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.