Weather Upgrade · right now
15° warmer
Knock 3° CloudAlicante 18° Cloud
That’s 15 degrees between you and leaving the coat in the hotel.
Worth the bother?
7/10 Worth a look.
Weather match Good You asked for: Autumn escape
“You’ll be glad of the boots, and you won’t be roasting in them.”
- Usually 21°C in November
- 3 rainy days a month
- Short hop: 2h 40m 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.
Knock to Alicante, in short
The flight takes about 2h 40m.
Your options
Knock or another airport?
Compared with Knock: Dublin flies on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays and is about a 2h 30m drive away. Cork is about a 3h 15m drive away. Shannon is about a 2h drive away. Kerry is about a 3h 45m drive away.
Flying from Knock
The honest airport tips
- Ireland West Airport Knock sits on a hill, so fog can delay flights now and then. Check before you set off, especially if you're driving a distance.
- Many routes fly only once or twice a week, so double-check your days. Miss it and it's a long wait for the next one.
- 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
Knock 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 ideasKnock to Alicante
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Knock to Alicante?
About 2h 40m direct, with Ryanair.
Is there a time difference between Ireland and Alicante?
1 hour ahead of Ireland.