Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
2 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Cork Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Alicante is 1 hour ahead of Cork and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For the first departure, catch the 05:45 flight from Cork Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you'd like to go later, the latest flight departs at 21:35. With 3 flights each week from ORK to ALC, you can select the one that's best for you.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Cork Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between ORK and ALC are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Stansted Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Spain, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from ORK to ALC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cork Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is $31. The cheapest price for a return flight is $68. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORK to ALC.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cork Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Cork Airport is around 8 kilometers from central Cork. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 26 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near ORK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cork Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're on a late flight from Cork Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ALC:
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 14 kilometers from the center of Alicante. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 47 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cork Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Alicante. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Cork Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ORK to ALC in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Alicante
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Alicante right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from ORK to ALC:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. MARQ Archaeological Museum of Alicante, Bandera de Españan and Campo COMRADES are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Alicante itinerary.
Complete your Alicante trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Alicante-Elche Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Alicante.