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Overview: Barcelona to Alicante flight
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Flights from Barcelona to Alicante depart on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 407 km distance in 1h 10m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 407 km |
Average flight duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Flights per day 21 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Barcelona to Alicante
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£369
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Flights per day
25
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Alicante will cost around £369 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £64.
Of the 25 flights that leave Barcelona for Alicante every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 407 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 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.
VY13227:001h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:15Alicante Elche Airport£641One-way0 changes- VY13008:301h15Barcelona El Prat Airport9:45Alicante Elche Airport£711One-way0 changes
- IB51467:001h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:15Alicante Elche Airport£1081One-way0 changes
- IB50008:301h15Barcelona El Prat Airport9:45Alicante Elche Airport£1221One-way0 changes
UX7706 · UX404711:5020h20Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10Alicante Elche Airport£1881One-way1 change
- VY13008:301h15Barcelona El Prat Airport9:45Alicante Elche Airport£711One-way0 changes
- VY130622:351h15Barcelona El Prat Airport23:50Alicante Elche Airport£1961One-way0 changes
- IB50008:301h15Barcelona El Prat Airport9:45Alicante Elche Airport£1221One-way0 changes
- IB500622:351h15Barcelona El Prat Airport23:50Alicante Elche Airport£4681One-way0 changes
- VY13227:001h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:15Alicante Elche Airport£641One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Barcelona to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £31.
Distance: 407 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£124 Average Price | £62 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Barcelona to Alicante flight times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Alicante flights for tomorrow, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY1322 | 7:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h15 | 8:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IB5146 | 7:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h15 | 8:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| VY1300 | 8:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h15 | 9:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IB5000 | 8:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h15 | 9:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| UX6007 · UX4024 | 8:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 3h00 | 11:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| UX6007 · UX4026 | 8:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h15 | 19:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| UX7706 · UX4049 | 11:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h30 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| UX7706 · UX4047 | 11:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h20 | 8:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| UX6037 · UX4026 | 11:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h00 | 19:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| UX6037 · UX4024 | 11:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h45 | 11:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
 IB412 · IB1013 | 13:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h20 | 17:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| VY1320 | 13:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h15 | 14:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| UX6071 · UX4026 | 15:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h25 | 19:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| UX6071 · UX4024 | 15:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h10 | 11:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| VY1302 | 16:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h15 | 18:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IB5002 | 16:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h15 | 18:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| UX6073 · UX4026 | 18:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 25h10 | 19:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| UX6073 · UX4024 | 18:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h55 | 11:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
 LX1957 · LX2174 | 20:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h00 | 12:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| UX7708 · UX4049 | 20:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 19h50 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| UX7708 · UX4047 | 20:30 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h40 | 8:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| UX6103 · UX4024 | 22:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h40 | 11:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| UX6103 · UX4026 | 22:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 21h55 | 19:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
| VY1306 | 22:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h15 | 23:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IB5006 | 22:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h15 | 23:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Vueling?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Vueling, but also compare tickets for the likes of Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair or Airhub Airlines to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Alicante.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair or Airhub Airlines to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Alicante.
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Barcelona to Alicante Flights: An Overview
Alicante, in the south-east of Spain, is an attractive, historic city with an atmospheric Moorish quarter, and the gateway to the resorts of the Costa Blanca, a Mediterranean coastline as popular with Spanish visitors as with foreigners. As a quicker alternative to a train journey, direct flights from Barcelona to Alicante deliver visitors to this sun-soaked corner of Spain in around one hour. There are frequent direct flights seven days a week with a budget airline. Departure times from early morning to early evening ensure it's possible to get on the beach before lunch or fly in for a dinner reservation. Indirect connections with one change en route are also available, increasing the travel options to Alicante.
Which airlines fly from Barcelona to Alicante?
The Spanish budget airline vueling offers frequent daily direct flights from Barcelona to Alicante. Although this is a short domestic flight down the Mediterranean coast, some indirect connections via Palma-De-Mallorca or Madrid are also a possibility, with services provided by Air Europa and the national carrier Iberia, which offers flights operated by its affiliate airline Air Nostrum.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Alicante?
Direct flights with vueling are the fastest option for the 407 kilometer trip south-west along the Mediterranean coast from Barcelona to Alicante, with most services taking one hour and ten minutes to reach the southern city. Early morning vueling flights take five minutes longer to complete the trip. The fastest indirect flights to Alicante from the Catalan city are Air Europa connections via Palma-De-Mallorca, which take two hours and 40 minutes to reach Alicante Elche Airport. Iberia connections via Madrid take upwards of three hours and 15 minutes with some indirect flights taking more than four hours in total.
How many flights are there from Barcelona to Alicante?
The vueling budget airline schedule offers five direct flights from Barcelona to Alicante from Tuesday-Thursday, four flights on Sundays and Mondays, and three flights on Fridays and Saturdays. Departure times usually include morning, afternoon and evening options. There are 15-16 daily indirect flights from Barcelona to Alicante requiring one change in transit, with take off times available from early morning to early evening.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Barcelona to Alicante?
Departure Airport: Barcelona El Prat Airport is situated about 12 kilometers south-west of Barcelona city center, connected by metro trains on the L9 Sud line or Aerobus express services, taking around 30 minutes to reach the airport from the center. Facilities at the terminal include long and short stay parking lots, international restaurants, tapas bars, luggage storage, business lounges, children's play areas, cafes and free WiFi.
Arrival Airport: Alicante Elche Airport is located nine kilometers south-west of Alicante city center, with local buses offering connections to the center, to Elche or to several Costa Blanca resorts along the coast. Facilities at the airport terminal include car rental desks, a convenience store, a pharmacy, duty-free shopping, a book store, business amenities, free WiFi and taxi stands.
FAQs: Barcelona to Alicante flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Alicante 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 Alicante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Alicante
Most Barcelona to Alicante flights use the Barcelona El Prat Airport to Alicante Elche Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Alicante airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which Barcelona airport do flights to Alicante leave from?
Getting to Barcelona El Prat Airport from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat Airport airport facilities and services
Barcelona El Prat Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Which Alicante airport do flights from Barcelona arrive at?
Getting to Alicante Elche Airport from Alicante city centre
Alicante Elche Airport is 9 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante Elche Airport airport facilities and services
Alicante Elche Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Alicante Elche Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante Elche Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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