Algiers to Alicante flights
Alicante lies 362 km (225 mi) north-west of Algiers, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Algiers | Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Spain |
| Population | 2.4 million | 348,901 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | ALG, 12 km out | ALC, 10 km out |
Clocks in Alicante are 1 h ahead of Algiers right now, so a 1 h 13 min journey lands 2 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Alicante
Crossing from Algeria into Spain: money changes from the Dinar to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Airports at each end
Leaving Algiers
Algiers is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Alicante
Alicante is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | ALC | 10 km (6 mi) | 9,842 ft | 142 ft |
| Region of Murcia International Airport | RMU | 83 km (52 mi) | 9,842 ft | 644 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Alicante from Algiers?
362 km (225 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Algiers.
How long does it take to get from Algiers to Alicante by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Algiers and Alicante?
Alicante is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Africa/Algiers).
Which airports are used for Algiers to Alicante flights?
Typically Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC); Alicante also has RMU.
What currency do I need in Alicante?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.