| Most travelers to the Costa Blanca region of Spain | | | | during the summer seasons. Some believe that the |
| take an Alicante flight. The Alicante Airport is the | | | | best fares are found last minute and, though this can |
| main airport of this region, including Torrevieja and | | | | be true in the off seasons, it is surely not true during |
| Benidorm, servicing travelers from all over the world. | | | | the summer. Waiting too late for summer flights risks |
| This international airport offers many flight options, | | | | the unavailability of a flight when you wish to travel |
| lower priced fairs and a wide variety of | | | | ad also higher fares. It is recommended that you |
| transportation options available so you can reach you | | | | book your trip at least three months in advance. |
| final destination once at the airport. With over sixty | | | | Discount airlines can offer lower priced fare in |
| million people traveling to Spain annually, the | | | | exchange for fewer amenities and less convenience. |
| government has made significant investments to | | | | There is no meal served on the flight, though you |
| make travel throughout the country much more | | | | may get a small snack or beverage on some flights. |
| accessible and affordable for both its visitors and | | | | Some carriers charge for beverages. In general, the |
| citizens. Rail services, buses, taxis and car hire | | | | lack of food or beverages helps these carriers keep |
| services make travel from the airport and around the | | | | the cost of the tickets at a lower fare. You may |
| city and surrounding areas only a matter of choosing | | | | want to consider bring your own snacks on the plane. |
| which one is best for you. | | | | Another inconvenience sometimes found is that your |
| The price of airfare to the area varies by the time of | | | | flight will not be direct. You may have a layover or |
| year and day of the week. Generally, it is least | | | | connecting flight and, if you are connecting in another |
| expensive to fly on Tuesdays and Thursdays while | | | | country, you may need to obtain and re-check your |
| Friday, Saturday and Sunday are the most expensive | | | | bags for the later flight. Be sure to check on the |
| days to fly. You may also find cheaper fares for | | | | luggage policy as it can vary by airline. Finally, if your |
| flights during non-peak hours. Of course, travel during | | | | flight is cancelled you may have more difficulty |
| the peak summer season will be more expensive | | | | getting another flight. The larger airlines will not honor |
| than off seasons. You should also book your flight in | | | | your ticket which means you will be required to wait |
| advance to find the best deals, particularly for flights | | | | for an alternate flight from the discount carrier. |