Travelling from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cologne Airport to Alicante Airport.
Cologne and Alicante share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 12 Cologne Airport to Alicante Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, opt for the 05:30 Eurowings flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:35 with Ryanair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CGN to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Alicante (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Cologne Airport to Alicante Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates CGN to ALC flights, with 72.73% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cologne Airport to Alicante Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CGN and ALC:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Nice Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Airport to Alicante Airport flight is $58. A round-trip ticket right now is $169. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CGN to ALC, book your trip five months before your departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Alicante Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CGN to ALC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Cologne Airport (CGN)
When it comes to Cologne Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Cologne Airport from central Cologne, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near CGN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cologne Airport to Alicante Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cologne Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Alicante Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and venture far and wide through Alicante and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Alicante Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport to the centre of Alicante has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Alicante Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Alicante in February.
Lock in your flight from Cologne Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you'd like to go to Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CGN to ALC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're ready to explore another side of Spain, consider Logroño, about 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are among its highlights.