Travelling from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Stockholm and Alicante are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from 23 weekly Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Norwegian Air Sweden operates the latest service of the day at 20:40.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ARN to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
With direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport available through various airlines, flying to Alicante (and then other parts of Spain) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Norwegian Air Sweden is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
SAS is the most punctual carrier offering ARN to ALC flights. A reliable 81.4% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between ARN and ALC include:
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight is $56. A round-trip ticket is currently $115. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from ARN to ALC by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ARN to ALC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
73.1% of flights leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to ARN? If you're catching an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Follow your own route with an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and discover more of Alicante and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Airport, Alicante is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The quietest month for a flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Alicante based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ARN to ALC in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.