Flying from Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Buenos Aires has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) heading out from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Buenos Aires. Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante.
Your flight from Buenos Aires to ALC won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Jorge Newbery Airport:
Jorge Newbery Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from AEP land at their destination as scheduled 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport, browse these options when leaving from Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
EZE is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Buenos Aires to ALC flight? Relax in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your vacation officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 83.93% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Consider staying in a hotel near ALC if you're catching a late flight from Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Travel at your own pace with an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and see more of Alicante and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Alicante. How long it'll take to get there by car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Right now, C$665 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,416. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to ALC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Alicante. July is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Buenos Aires to ALC flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Alicante-Elche Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Alicante:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante, Castillo de Santa Barbara and Plaza de Espana are popular attractions which should be on every Alicante itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres north-west of Alicante, a trip to Cuenca will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca.
If you're eager to discover another side of Spain, head for Ibiza, about 193 kilometres east of Alicante. Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines are highlights.