Travelling from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Rotterdam Airport to Alicante Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rotterdam.
Every week, there are ten Rotterdam Airport to Alicante Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, take the 06:55 Transavia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:30 with Transavia.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RTM 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 July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. 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.
Transavia is your ticket to exploring Alicante (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Rotterdam Airport to Alicante Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Transavia tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a reliable 90.1% of services landing on schedule, transavia has the best on-time performance for RTM to ALC flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rotterdam Airport to Alicante Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RTM and ALC:
Barcelona Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rotterdam Airport to Alicante Airport flight is $149. A return ticket right now is $248. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from RTM to ALC, book your trip three months before your departure date.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Rotterdam Airport to Alicante Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Rotterdam Airport (RTM)
84% of flights departing from Rotterdam Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from RTM.
To get to Rotterdam Airport from central Rotterdam, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near RTM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rotterdam Airport to Alicante Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
If you have a late Rotterdam Airport to Alicante Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ALC:
Hit the road running by picking up a Alicante Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and experience the lesser-explored corners of Alicante and beyond.
Booking your ride from Alicante Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rotterdam Airport to Alicante Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Alicante in February.
Before locking in your flight from Rotterdam Airport to Alicante Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RTM to ALC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without dropping by Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.