Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is 3 hours 22 minutes. Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Alicante 1 hour behind Sofia.
Each week, there are 6 flights from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. The first flight from SOF to ALC is at 06:35 and the last is at 22:35.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Wizz Air is your ticket to exploring Alicante (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Look through the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport offered by this airline.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the SOF - ALC route include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Spain, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SOF to ALC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is ₹ 4,219. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 9,279. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 8 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from SOF to ALC.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Play around with filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Sofia Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 37 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near SOF:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to central Alicante is about 19 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 47 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Alicante in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flight tickets from SOF to ALC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Alicante
As soon as you've locked in your flights from SOF to ALC, you'll need to find a place to stay in Alicante. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
MARQ Archaeological Museum of Alicante and Bandera de Españan are just two of the top attractions to put on your Alicante must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Campo COMRADES.
Complete your Alicante trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Alicante-Elche Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Alicante trip.
