Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Catania.
To ensure you catch your CTA to ALC flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between CTA and ALC include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
$101 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. A return flight starts at $200. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CTA to ALC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
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Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
68.69% of flights departing from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CTA:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're getting in on a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near ALC:
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 to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to the centre of Alicante has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Alicante in January.
When reserving your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CTA to ALC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without experiencing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.