Berlin BER to Alicante ALC flight with Transavia France

Berlin to Alicante Flights: An Overview

Getting from Berlin, Germany's gritty, complicated capital to Alicante, a joyful coastal city on the southern coast of Spain, has never been easier. Flights from Berlin to Alicante put these two iconic European destinations within touching distance of each other, with myriad airlines offering regular routes throughout the week and during weekends. 

Which airlines fly from Berlin to Alicante?

Several budget and national carriers serve the route between Berlin and Alicante. Irish budget carrier Ryanair serves one direct flight per day, whereas KLM, TAP Portugal, Eurowings and Iberica all serve operate regular indirect flights from Berlin to Alicante, so a swim in the sea is never too far away from those living, working or visiting Berlin.

How long is the flight from Berlin to Alicante?

The flight from Berlin to Alicante is very short when traveling direct. Travelers will be able to reach the sunny shores of Alicante in just over three hours when flying with Ryanair from Berlin. However, most of the flights along this route involve one stopover or more. Most indirect flights are quick, with KLM offering a service with one stopover in Amsterdam for just over five hours. Some flights on offer do take much longer, however. Flights from Berlin to Alicante with one stopover can take eight hours or more, though this could be suitable for those wishing to explore the layover city whilst they wait. As always, make sure that the traveler visa covers travel around the stopover country. 

How many flights are there from Berlin to Alicante?

Travelers wishing to fly from Berlin to Alicante​ are spoilt for choice. Whilst only one direct flight is on offer during the week, roughly 20 more convenient indirect flights serve the route regularly. The best days for this route are during weekdays, whereas fewer flights are on offer at weekends. However, for travelers with loose plans, over 100 flights every week make the journey, meaning a tonne of choice. 

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Berlin to Alicante?

Departure airport: Flights from Berlin to Alicante depart from Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL), located 11.5 kilometers north-west of the city of Berlin. Unfortunately, metro links are unavailable, however public buses run pretty much 24 hours from various locations across the city.  A taxi from the center of Berlin will take around half an hour, and ride-share app Uber can be a good option if travelers are looking to share a ride. Once in Tegel, passengers will find a hexagonal circuit with limited shops, cafes and dining options. There is one sit-down restaurant on top of the main concourse, a KFC, and a couple of souvenir shops, as well as car hire and currency exchange services. 

Arrival airport: Flights from Berlin to Alicante arrive at Alicante Elche Airport (ALC), service Alicante proper as well as the surrounding Region of Murcia​. This modern airport is Spain's fifth busiest, and is well equipped to handle busy passenger traffic throughout the year. Getting from the airport to hotels and the center of Alicante is easy, with car rental, 24-hour taxi and public transport available whenever you land. The best option is The Alicante TRAM​, which serves the airport, and has a route all along the Costa Blanca, between the cities of Alicante, Benidorm and Denia​. Buses from the airport can take passengers locally as well as further away. The airport itself is equipped with dining options, dut-free shops, and free WiFi to help travelers plan their onwards journey.