Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Alicante and Frankfurt follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from ALC to FRA start from 12:30 — the first with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 18:30 with Lufthansa. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Alicante-Elche Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your ALC to FRA flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Lufthansa has direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
Lufthansa is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a reliable 80.77% of services arriving as scheduled, Lufthansa has the best on-time performance for ALC to FRA flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ALC and FRA include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Zurich Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is 74 €. A return plane ticket is currently 192 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from ALC to FRA by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ALC to FRA.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Of the flights that depart from Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ALC? If you're catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Frankfurt and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Frankfurt Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ALC to FRA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you want to check out another great destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key highlights.
