Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Alicante Airport.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Barcelona.
Choose from 36 weekly Barcelona Airport to Alicante Airport flights. The 06:35 departure with Vueling is the earliest available. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 23:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BCN to ALC flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Alicante (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a cinch with Vueling. This popular airline offers direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Alicante Airport.
Vueling tops the list for bookings on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering BCN to ALC flights. An impressive 83.04% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Alicante Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and ALC:
Madrid Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Alicante Airport flight is $30. A return fare right now is $63. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from BCN to ALC, book your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Alicante Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BCN to ALC.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona Airport to Alicante Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
80% of flights departing from Barcelona Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from BCN.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BCN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Alicante Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Grab a Alicante Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Alicante Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona Airport to Alicante Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Alicante based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Barcelona Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to ALC in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Alicante, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel around 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without a visit to Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.