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Journey information
Overview: Alicante to Cologne flight
Spain
Germany
Flights from Alicante to Cologne depart on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 1516 km |
Average flight duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Flights per day 4 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 35m |
Cheapest month to travel February |
First flight 05:30 |
Last flight 22:35 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
The cheapest and fastest flights from Alicante to Cologne
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£162
Average price
£425
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
1516 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Alicante to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Cologne will cost around £425 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £162.
Fast flights
Of the 5 flights that leave Alicante for Cologne every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1516 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 8 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 210511:102h25
Alicante Elche Airport13:35Cologne Bonn Airport
£1621One-way
0 changes
LH1986+
LH414312:006h55
Alicante Elche Airport18:55Cologne Bonn Airport
£3121One-way
1 change
LH1984+LH414312:005h10
Alicante Elche Airport17:10Cologne Bonn Airport
£4321One-way
1 change
LX2175+
LX443013:158h00
Alicante Elche Airport21:15Cologne Bonn Airport
£5371One-way
1 change
SN3772 · SN2735+LX443013:058h10
Alicante Elche Airport21:15Cologne Bonn Airport
£6821One-way
2 changes
FR 210511:102h25
Alicante Elche Airport13:35Cologne Bonn Airport
£1621One-way
0 changes
LH1984+LH414312:005h10
Alicante Elche Airport17:10Cologne Bonn Airport
£4321One-way
1 change
LH1986+LH414312:006h55
Alicante Elche Airport18:55Cologne Bonn Airport
£3121One-way
1 change
LX2175+LX443013:158h00
Alicante Elche Airport21:15Cologne Bonn Airport
£5371One-way
1 change
SN3772 · SN2735+LX443013:058h10
Alicante Elche Airport21:15Cologne Bonn Airport
£6821One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Alicante to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £98. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £98, and a train costs an average of £382.
Distance: 1516 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£198 Average Price | £169 Average Price Cheapest | £382 Average Price |
5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 27m Average total duration 30h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 54m Average total duration 27h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.5 - 9.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Alicante to Cologne flight times
Showing flights for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:55
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR 2105 | 10:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 2h25 | 12:35 Cologne Bonn Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| LH1986+LH4143 | 11:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 6h55 | 17:55 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
| LH1984+LH4143 | 11:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 5h10 | 16:10 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
| SN3772 · SN2735+LX4430 | 12:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 8h10 | 20:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 2 changes | |
| LX2175+LX4430 | 12:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 8h00 | 20:15 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change |
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Airlines: Ryanair, Eurowings , KM Malta Airlines, Smartwings, TUIfly, Air Baltic from Alicante to CologneFind the best flights between Alicante to Cologne with Omio's travel partners Ryanair, Eurowings , KM Malta Airlines, Smartwings, TUIfly, Air Baltic from £37. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Eurowings
About
Eurowings is a German low-cost airline that offers affordable flights across Europe and to select long-haul destinations. As part of the Lufthansa Group, Eurowings connects major European cities as well as holiday destinations with a modern fleet. Passengers can choose from different fare options ranging from basic economy with great value to more flexible tickets that include extra comfort, priority boarding, and additional services. With onboard amenities such as snacks, drinks, and WiFi available on many routes, Eurowings is a convenient choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 40m
Cheapest Price
£37
Eurowings frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 small bag (40x30x20cm) included
Additional luggage
Additional cabin bag (55x40x23cm) and checked baggage available for purchase
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24h of booking if flight is more than 7 days away. After that, cancellation fees apply based on fare type
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can fly until the end of 36th week (32nd week for multiple pregnancies). Medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-11 can travel as UM with mandatory assistance. Ages 12-17 optional assistance. Service must be booked in advance
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility, must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin, max 8kg including carrier. Must be booked in advance
Entertaiment on board
Air Baltic
About
AirBaltic is the flag carrier of Latvia and a leading hybrid airline in the Baltics, combining aspects of traditional network and low-cost carriers. Founded in 1995, it operates a modern fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft, connecting the Baltics from hubs in Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, and Tampere to over 70 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus. The company is majority-owned by the Latvian state. AirBaltic is recognized for its commitment to passenger experience, having received awards for cabin service and being among the world's safest airlines. In a pioneering move, AirBaltic became the first European airline to offer free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet on its flights in February 2025.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 0m
Cheapest Price
£102
Air Baltic frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (55x40x23 cm) max 8kg
Additional luggage
Checked baggage up to 23kg can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets available with Premium fare, Basic tickets non-refundable but changeable for fee
Pregnant on board
Until week 36, medical certificate required after week 28
Unaccompagned minor
Available for children aged 5-17, must be booked at least 48h in advance, service fee applies
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility, must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin, max 8kg including carrier, must be booked in advance
Entertaiment on board
TUIfly
About
Tuifly (legally TUIfly GmbH) is a German leisure and charter airline, part of the TUI Group, the world's largest tourism group. Headquartered at Hannover Airport, it operates scheduled and charter flights to leisure destinations across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Formed in 2007 from the merger of Hapag-Lloyd Flug and Hapag-Lloyd Express, Tuifly is one of Germany's largest airlines. The airline's fleet includes Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700, and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Tuifly also has sister airlines such as TUI fly Belgium, TUI fly Netherlands, TUI Airways (UK), and TUI fly Nordic (Sweden).
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 8kg) and 1 personal item included
Additional luggage
Up to 20kg checked baggage can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24h of booking if flight is more than 8 days away
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can fly until 36th week, medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-11 can travel as UM with mandatory assistance, ages 12-17 optional
Amenities on board the airplane
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility, must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin allowed, max 6kg including carrier
Entertaiment on board
KM Malta Airlines
About
Malta Air is a low-cost airline that began operations in 2019, initially as a joint venture between Ryanair and the Government of Malta. Ryanair acquired full ownership of the company in 2025. The airline operates from Malta International Airport and has expanded its network to include numerous routes across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Malta Air primarily utilizes Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 200 aircraft, focusing on high-density, short to medium-haul flights. As a low-cost carrier, it offers an Economy Class service with options for purchasing snacks and beverages onboard.
Luggage & cancellation policy
KM Malta Airlines frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 small personal item (40x20x25 cm) included
Additional luggage
Additional cabin bag (55x40x20 cm) and checked baggage available for purchase
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24h of booking if flight is more than 7 days away
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can travel up to the end of 36th week, medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Available for children aged 5-11, must be booked at least 48h in advance
Amenities on board the airplane
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility, must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin allowed, max 8kg including carrier
Smartwings
About
Smartwings is the largest Czech airline, operating scheduled, charter, and private business jet flights. Founded in 1997 as Travel Service, the company rebranded to Smartwings in 2018, adopting the name of its former low-cost brand. Headquartered in Prague, Smartwings offers regular air connections to over 80 destinations, primarily focusing on leisure travel across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Smartwings Group includes subsidiaries in Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary, and is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), holding the IOSA certificate for operational safety.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 40m
Cheapest Price
£69
Smartwings frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 small personal item (max. 40x20x30 cm)
Additional luggage
Up to 23kg checked baggage for purchase
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24h of booking if flight is more than 7 days away
Pregnant on board
Up to 34th week of pregnancy without medical certificate, up to end of 36th week with medical certificate
Unaccompagned minor
Available for children aged 6-11, must be booked at least 48h before departure
Amenities on board the airplane
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin allowed, max 8kg including carrier
Ryanair
About
Ryanair is one of Europe’s largest and most popular low-cost airlines, headquartered in Ireland. It offers affordable flights to destinations across the continent, often operating to smaller or secondary airports outside major cities to keep fares low. All Ryanair tickets include an allowance for one small personal bag, with additional fees for cabin baggage and checked luggage. Known for its extensive network and budget-friendly fares, Ryanair makes it easy to travel quickly and affordably to popular European destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest Price
£66
Ryanair frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One small personal bag (40x20x25cm)
Additional luggage
10kg bag (55x40x20cm) or 20kg checked bag available for purchase
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable tickets. Flight changes possible with fee plus fare difference. Free changes within 24h of booking
Pregnant on board
Up to 28th week of pregnancy can fly freely. Between 28-36 weeks, medical certificate required. Not allowed after 36 weeks
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minor service available for ages 5-12, €60 per flight. Must be booked at least 7 days before departure
Amenities on board the airplane
Accessibility
Ryanair provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, must be booked at least 48 hours before flight
FAQs: Alicante to Cologne flights
FAQs: Take a flight from Alicante to Cologne hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Cologne.
Cheap plane tickets from Alicante to Cologne can start from as little as £79 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Alicante to Cologne is £210; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Alicante to Cologne flight travel time is 2 h 40 min for the 940 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from Alicante to Cologne leaves at 05: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Alicante to Cologne leaves at 22: 10.
There are 4 flights a day from Alicante to Cologne which require at least one change with Ryanair, Eurowings, SWISS or Smartwings. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.
Take the Alicante to Cologne flight with Ryanair, Eurowings, SWISS or Smartwings. However, it's always good to check out all possible airlines for the journey between Alicante and Cologne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
Flights from Alicante to Cologne generally leave from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
Alicante Elche Airport is 15.9 km away from Alicante city centre and Cologne Bonn Airport is 15.9 km from Cologne city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Alicante to Cologne is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Alicante to Cologne including taking a coach or flight.
popular airports
Important Stations and Airports in Alicante and Cologne
Alicante
Cologne
The major airport for departures in Alicante is Alicante Elche Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Alicante Elche Airport for your trip from Alicante to Cologne.
Amenities at airport
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
9 km
Car connection
N-338, Exit N-332Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops available, located in the terminal, including Duty-Free and WHSmith.
Parking
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 1.5€ per hour.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Ramps, toilets.
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Shower
- Yes
Lounge
- Lounges available, such as Sala Ifach, with entry fee.
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the terminal, contact through information desk.
Public transport options for Alicante Elche Airport
- Bus: C6, 1A, 1B
The major airport for arrivals in Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cologne Bonn Airport for your journey to Cologne from Alicante.
Amenities at airport
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
13 kmCar connection
A59, Exit FlughafenWifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops in both terminals, including duty-free and fashion.
Parking
- Parking available near terminals, approximately 3€ per hour.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Ramps, assistance.
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Shower
- Yes
Lounge
- Lounges available, including Lufthansa Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
- Located in Terminal 2, service desk.
Public transport options for Cologne Bonn Airport
- Bus: SB60, 161
- Train: S13, S19
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