Weather Upgrade · right now
+7°C
Kerry 17° RainAlicante 24° Sunshine
Rain → Sunshine
Warmer, but you’ll still want a layer.
Worth the bother?
7/10 Worth a look.
“11°C warmer for 2h 30m in the air. A fair swap for a grey week.”
- 11°C warmer than Ireland’s usual 14°C
- 4 rainy days a month, against Ireland’s 12
- 7 hours of sun a day, against 3
- Short hop: 2h 30m direct
How we work this out
Worth the bother is worked out from the same facts every time: how much warmer, drier and sunnier it usually is there than in Ireland that month, how long the flight is, how good the place is, whether something’s on and, when we have enough fares for the route, whether the month is unusually dear or cheap. We use the usual weather for the month so one freak day can’t swing it. When you tell us what you’re after (snow, Christmas markets, walking and so on), the weather part asks how well the usual weather fits that, not just how warm it is. Nobody can pay to change a score, and plenty of places score low on purpose.
“Only about 2h 30m in the air. You'll barely get the sandwich eaten.”
Kerry to Alicante, in short
The flight takes about 2h 30m.
Your options
Kerry or another airport?
Compared with Kerry: Dublin flies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and is about a 3h 45m drive away. Cork is about a 1h 30m drive away. Shannon flies on Thursdays and is about a 2h drive away. Knock is about a 3h 45m drive away.
Flying from Kerry
The honest airport tips
- Kerry is one of the smallest airports in the country, so security is usually quick. You'll be sitting down with a coffee before you know it.
- There are only a few flights, so book early for summer and bank holidays. They don't hang about.
- Book parking online before you go.
The place
Alicante, the honest verdict“Sun, sea and a castle on the hill. Benidorm is down the road if you are feeling brave.”Scores, where to stay and what nobody tells you about AlicanteWhere to stay in Alicante
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The trip
Kerry to Alicante in numbers
Good for a long weekend
Christmas and St Stephen’s Day 2026: take Mon 28 to Thu 31 Dec off (4 leave days), 10 days offSeven ideasKerry to Alicante
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Kerry to Alicante?
About 2h 30m direct, with Ryanair.
Is there a time difference between Ireland and Alicante?
1 hour ahead of Ireland.