Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 45 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Santiago de Compostela and Alicante are in the same timezone (UTC+1).
Each week, there are 18 flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. The earliest flight from ALC to SCQ is at 05:45 and the last is at 23:30.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Vueling is your ticket to exploring Santiago de Compostela (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport offered by this popular airline.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between ALC and SCQ include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Ibiza Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Once you've booked cheap ticket from ALC to SCQ, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're travelling within Spain. As long as you have some other form of identification, like an ID card or driver's license, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
RM70 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Return flights start at RM139. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ALC to SCQ.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from ALC to SCQ. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
Use filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Alicante, Alicante-Elche Airport can be reached in about 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 47 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ALC:
Arriving at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Reserve a hotel close to SCQ if you have a late flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Santiago de Compostela. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 15 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santiago de Compostela. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santiago de Compostela, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to SCQ in February. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 13ºC then.
More about Santiago de Compostela
Start your Santiago de Compostela trip right by finding a great stay. After booking your flight from ALC to SCQ, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Monte do Gozo, Praza da Quintana and Pazo de Raxoi are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Santiago de Compostela itinerary.
Complete your Santiago de Compostela trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Santiago de Compostela Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Santiago de Compostela.