- Must visit
Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
Main archaeology museum for Roman Tarragona, displaying sculptures, mosaics and finds that give context to the city's ancient monuments.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£67
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£201
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
1 h 13 m
Flights on 13 Oct
14
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Alicante to Tarragona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Tarragona will cost around £201 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £67.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 14 flights from Alicante to Tarragona, including 12 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 342 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 15 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.
VY1311
VY1321
VY1303
VY1305
VY1301
IB5001
VY1301
IB5003
VY1303
VY1309Flights from Alicante to Tarragona depart on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 342 km distance in 1h 5m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 342 km |
Average flight duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Flights per day 23 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Tarragona flights for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX4042 · UX7703 | 12:30 Alicante Elche Airport | 4h05 | 16:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX4042 · UX7701 | 12:30 Alicante Elche Airport | 20h25 | 8:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
IB5809 | 13:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h15 | 14:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY1313 | 13:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h15 | 14:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5178 | 17:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h15 | 18:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY1321 | 17:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h15 | 18:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY1303 | 18:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h15 | 19:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5003 | 18:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h15 | 19:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX4050 · UX7703 | 20:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 19h50 | 16:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
UX4050 · UX7701 | 20:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 12h10 | 8:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
IB5007 | 23:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h15 | 1:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY1307 | 23:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h15 | 1:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
IB5001 | 6:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h10 | 7:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY1301 | 6:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h10 | 7:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY1309 | 9:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h15 | 10:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5009 | 9:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h15 | 10:15 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1010 · IB413 | 9:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 4h15 | 14:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1 change | |
IB5178 | 10:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h15 | 11:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY1321 | 10:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 1h15 | 11:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Main archaeology museum for Roman Tarragona, displaying sculptures, mosaics and finds that give context to the city's ancient monuments.
Art museum in a historic building with Gothic and modern collections, religious works and temporary exhibitions in the old quarter.
Local history museum with Roman remains under the square and exhibits on Tarragona's urban development across different periods.
Seafront promenade lined with palms and balconies, popular for walks, sea views and easy access to the historic centre.
Broad pedestrian avenue between the station area and old town, known for shops, civic buildings and everyday city life.
Historic upper town of narrow lanes, small squares and stone façades, ideal for wandering between cathedral and Roman remains.
Romesco is Tarragona’s signature sauce of roasted peppers, tomatoes, almonds and olive oil, traditionally served with fish, calçots or seafood.
Calçots are sweet spring onions charred over flames and dipped in romesco. They are central to winter calçotades across Tarragona province.
Xató is a Catalan salad of escarole, salt cod, tuna, anchovies and olives with a nutty romesco-style dressing, popular along this coast.
Established harbour-side dining room specialising in Mediterranean seafood, paellas and market fish with a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known seafood restaurant in El Serrallo, popular for rice dishes, shellfish and classic coastal cooking in a polished setting.
Traditional tavern-style venue in the old town known for vermouth, tapas and Catalan small plates in a lively historic setting.
Moderate for Spain: dining and local transport are reasonable, while summer accommodation near the coast can raise overall trip costs versus smaller inland cities.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, small change is enough. For taxis, round up the fare rather than tipping heavily.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Tarragona by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarragona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alicante to Tarragona flights use the Alicante Elche Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Alicante and Tarragona airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Alicante Elche Airport is 9 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante Elche Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alicante Elche Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante Elche Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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