Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Barcelona and Alicante share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 125 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Vueling is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 23:10.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BCN to ALC flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Alicante — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With a reliable 84.64% of services arriving as scheduled, Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering BCN to ALC flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BCN and ALC:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight is $39. A return fare right now is $66. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from BCN to ALC, reserve your journey seven months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BCN to ALC.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights leaving from Barcelona-El Prat Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Reserve a hotel near ALC if you're catching a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and discover Alicante and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to the centre of Alicante has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Alicante. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to ALC in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Alicante, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey about 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its popular sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without seeing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.