- Must visit
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection and a historic building in the old town.
Flights from Bilbao to Alicante depart on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 584 km distance in 1h 15m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 584 km |
Average flight duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Flights per day 21 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£313
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Flights per day
38
Distance
584 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bilbao to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Alicante will cost around £313 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £67.
Of the 38 flights that leave Bilbao for Alicante every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 584 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 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.
UX7160 · UX4047
VY1450
VY1452
UX7158 · UX4047
IB5249
VY1452
VY1450
IB5741
IB5249
UX7505 · UX4026Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, and a flight costs an average of £13.
Distance: 584 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£84 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Alicante flights for today, Wednesday 12 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1147 · LH102 · LH1848 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 10h35 | 17:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1147+ SN2612 · SN3773 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 12h00 | 18:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1147 · LH106 · LH1848 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 10h35 | 17:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1147+ SN2610 · SN3773 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 12h00 | 18:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1147 · LH1188+ LX2176 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 12h20 | 19:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1147 · LH1174 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 9h50 | 16:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
LH1147 · LH1190+ LX2176 | 6:50 Bilbao Airport | 12h20 | 19:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1831 · LH99 · LH1174 | 7:15 Bilbao Airport | 9h25 | 16:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1831 · LH103 · LH1174 | 7:15 Bilbao Airport | 9h25 | 16:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1831 · LH1848 | 7:15 Bilbao Airport | 10h10 | 17:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY1423 · VY1304 | 7:40 Bilbao Airport | 8h55 | 16:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX7156 · UX4049 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 8h00 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX7156 · UX4047 | 8:20 Bilbao Airport | 23h50 | 8:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY1421 · VY1302 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 12h45 | 21:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY1421 · VY1304 | 8:55 Bilbao Airport | 7h40 | 16:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB430 · IB1011 | 9:15 Bilbao Airport | 3h50 | 13:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY1450 | 10:15 Bilbao Airport | 1h25 | 11:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5282 | 10:15 Bilbao Airport | 1h25 | 11:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY1445 | 11:30 Bilbao Airport | 1h20 | 12:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5828 | 11:30 Bilbao Airport | 1h20 | 12:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY1425 · VY1306 | 11:35 Bilbao Airport | 12h00 | 23:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY1425 · VY1302 | 11:35 Bilbao Airport | 10h05 | 21:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY1425 · VY1304 | 11:35 Bilbao Airport | 5h00 | 16:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX7158 · UX4049 | 12:45 Bilbao Airport | 3h35 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX7158 · UX4047 | 12:45 Bilbao Airport | 19h25 | 8:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
LH1143+ SN2618+ SN3771 | 14:10 Bilbao Airport | 18h05 | 8:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
V73534 | 15:00 Bilbao Airport | 1h20 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX7154 · UX4049 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 23h30 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX7154 · UX4047 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 15h20 | 8:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
SN3712+ SN3771 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 15h25 | 8:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
SN3712+ LX789 · LX2174 | 16:50 Bilbao Airport | 19h10 | 12:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
VY1435 · VY1306 | 17:35 Bilbao Airport | 6h00 | 23:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB5321 · IB5002 | 17:35 Bilbao Airport | 4h05 | 21:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB436 · IB1015 | 17:35 Bilbao Airport | 3h20 | 20:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY1435 · VY1302 | 17:35 Bilbao Airport | 4h05 | 21:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
FR 8756 | 18:05 Vitoria Airport | 1h15 | 19:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH4243+ LH128 · LH2656 | 18:05 Bilbao Airport | 17h15 | 11:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4243+ SN2618+ SN3771 | 18:05 Bilbao Airport | 14h10 | 8:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4243+ LH1184+ LX2174 | 18:05 Bilbao Airport | 17h55 | 12:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4243+ LH2656+ LH4258 | 18:05 Bilbao Airport | 17h15 | 11:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1829+ LX1109+ LX2174 | 18:40 Bilbao Airport | 17h20 | 12:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1829 · LH2656 | 18:40 Bilbao Airport | 16h40 | 11:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY1437 · VY1306 | 19:10 Bilbao Airport | 4h25 | 23:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY1437 · VY1322 | 19:10 Bilbao Airport | 13h05 | 8:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB5323 · IB5006 | 19:10 Bilbao Airport | 4h25 | 23:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY1452 | 19:15 Bilbao Airport | 1h20 | 20:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5749 | 19:15 Bilbao Airport | 1h20 | 20:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX7505 · UX4026 | 21:00 Bilbao Airport | 22h55 | 19:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX7505 · UX4024 | 21:00 Bilbao Airport | 14h40 | 11:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX7160 · UX4049 | 21:05 Bilbao Airport | 19h15 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX7160 · UX4047 | 21:05 Bilbao Airport | 11h05 | 8:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
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Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection and a historic building in the old town.
Archaeological museum with well-presented exhibits from prehistory to the modern era, suitable for first-time visitors.
Museum devoted to Alicante’s Bonfires festival, with satirical figures and displays explaining a key local tradition.
Palm-lined seafront promenade with patterned paving, harbour views and easy access to the old town and marina.
Historic quarter of narrow lanes, stairways and whitewashed houses climbing below the castle, ideal for slow walks and photos.
Urban beach and promenade beside the centre, popular for swimming, strolling and postcard views of the castle above.
Alicante’s signature rice dish, cooked with rabbit, chicken and snails over vine cuttings. It is prized for its smoky flavour and festival roots.
Dry rice cooked in fish stock with cuttlefish, prawns and monkfish, often finished with aioli. A classic coastal dish across Alicante province.
Creamy rice with salt cod and cauliflower, especially linked to Lent and home cooking in Alicante. Simple ingredients give it a deeply local character.
Contemporary fine dining focused on tasting menus and seasonal Mediterranean cooking in an intimate setting in central Alicante.
Well-known central restaurant for refined Alicante rice dishes and seafood in a polished, modern setting near the marina.
Popular casual spot in the old town serving tapas, montaditos and local specialities in a lively, traditional atmosphere.
Moderate for Spain’s coast: hotels rise in summer, but dining, local transport and casual drinks stay reasonable for most tourists.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafés; taxi fares are usually rounded up.
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Alicante-Elche Airport, Alicante -> Estación de Alicante-Terminal, Alicante
Alicante is a port city on Spain’s southeastern Costa Blanca known for its magnificent palm trees, flanked boulevards, and shopping streets. It is also the capital of Alicante province. Frequent flights from Bilbao to Alicante depart each day, with the option of both direct and indirect options. A direct flight from Bilbao to Alicante will take approximately one hour 25 minutes. The shortest connecting flights takes just three hours 20 minutes. Passengers are sure to find a departure to suit their schedule, with departures spread throughout the day.
Several airlines fly from Bilbao to Alicante and they include Volotea, vueling, Iberia, KLM, British Airways, AirEuropa and Tap Portugal. The most popular airline plying this route is vueling providing a majority of the direct flights from Bilbao to Alicante.
It takes an average flying time of one hour 25 minutes by a nonstop flight to cover a flight distance of approximately 584 kilometers. A connecting flight from Bilbao will take nearly three to four hours or more depending on the connecting destination and the waiting time of the airline. The cities of Madrid and Amsterdam are popular connecting cities. Departure and arrival time may vary depending on the day of the week and the type of airline available.
There are ten direct flights from Bilbao to Alicante every week. Four airlines provide direct flights, and they include vueling, Volotea, British Airways, and Iberia. Each day passengers can expect two direct departures, except on Sundays when there is just one. The departure times change each day, so travelers must check the schedule in advance. Other airlines like KLM and Tap Portugal provide mostly connecting flights.
Departure Airport: Flights from Bilbao to Alicante depart from Bilbao Airport which is located nine kilometers north of Bilbao, in the municipality of Loiu, in Biscay. The three transport options available to Bilbao Airport include public buses, taxis, and car hire. The bus stop is located just outside the terminal. Line A3247 joins the airport with the Bilbao Terminal bus approximately every 30 minutes. The taxi rank is located outside the terminal in front of the arrivals. It will take an average time of about 20 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by use of a taxi. Car hire services are available from the airport’s website. Services offered at Bilbao Airport include; unlimited WiFi connection, defibrillators, tourist information points, duty-free shops, and a children's play area.
Arrival airport: Alicante–Elche Airport is the arrival destination for flights from Bilbao to Alicante. It is located about 10 kilometers east of the municipality of Elche. Transportation to and from the airport is simple with numerous public transport modes available. They include local and interurban buses that operate from downtown Alicante to other popular destinations, taxi which will take about 20 minutes to get to downtown Alicante. Train service is the most efficient means to get from the airport directly to downtown, though passengers must first use bus line C-6 to connect to train services. Facilities provided at the airport include free WiFi connections, banking services, medical assistance, a VIP lounge, meeting rooms, and assistance for people with special needs.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao 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.

Most Bilbao to Alicante flights use the Bilbao Airport to Alicante Elche Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Alicante airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Bilbao Airport is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bilbao Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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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