Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport take 1 hour 10 minutes. Alicante and Madrid are in the same timezone (UTC+1), which means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport start from 07:05 — the first with Air Europa. The latest flight in the day is the 21:30 service with Iberia. Overall, you can take your pick of 377 services every week between MAD and ALC.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Europa runs direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to take in the sights in Alicante — plus maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAD and ALC include:
Ibiza Airport
Bilbao Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
After booking your cheap ticket from MAD to ALC, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't required since you're flying within Spain. As long as you have some other form of identification, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
$49 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Return flights start from $78. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap flight tickets from MAD to ALC by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flight tickets from MAD to ALC every day.
Use filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 37 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near MAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to the centre of Alicante takes around 19 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 47 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Alicante in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MAD to ALC sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Alicante
Start your Alicante trip right by finding an amazing stay. After booking your flight from MAD to ALC, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. MARQ Archaeological Museum of Alicante, Bandera de Españan and Campo COMRADES are must-visits when exploring Alicante.
Complete your Alicante trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Alicante-Elche Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Alicante holiday.