Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Alicante Airport.
Milan and Alicante follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Pack your bags and choose from 11 weekly Milan Malpensa Airport to Alicante Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MXP to ALC flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Alicante Airport, so jetting to Alicante (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Among carriers operating MXP to ALC flights, Ryanair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Alicante Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MXP and ALC:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Geneva Airport
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of the flights that depart from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
Milan Malpensa Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MXP:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
Consider booking a hotel near ALC if you're on a late Milan Malpensa Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Alicante Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego to explore Alicante and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Alicante Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante Airport, Alicante is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Alicante Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Alicante. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you'd like to explore Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MXP to ALC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without visiting Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.