Travelling from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC). Explore your options for jetting out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Alicante is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Washington DC to ALC won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on time at their destination.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Airport, check out these options when departing from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
When organising your flight ticket from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a pit stop at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
BWI is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 50 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Airport flight:
Flights that take off from BWI land at their destination within the expected time frame 77.13% of the time.
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
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Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
The centre of Alicante is roughly 10 kilometres from Alicante-Elche Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Airport is $598. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $876. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to ALC, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
February is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Alicante based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Washington DC to ALC flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Alicante
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Alicante right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Alicante-Elche Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante, Castillo de Santa Barbara and Plaza de Espana are must-do's during your Alicante adventure.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Alicante, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel around 241 kilometres north-west to Cuenca to tick off its popular sights. From Hanging Houses of Cuenca to Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Ibiza is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 193 kilometres east of Alicante. No journey is complete without dropping by Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.