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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 Rome to Alicante depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1170 km distance in 2h 0m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1170 km |
Average flight duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Flights per day 46 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 0m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£148
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£400
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
3 h 59 m
Flights on 31 Aug
44
Distance
1170 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Rome to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Alicante will cost around £400 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £148.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 44 flights from Rome to Alicante, including 2 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 1170 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 5 h 20 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.
VY6105 · VY1306
VY6111 · VY1300
VY6109 · VY1306
FR 4005
IB652 · IB1015
FR 4005
W46197
IB652 · IB1015
IB5149 · IB5006
VY6105 · VY1306Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £67, while a coach costs an average of £151.
Distance: 1170 km
Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£67 Average Price Cheapest | £151 Average Price |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 30h 29m Average total duration 29h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Alicante flights for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH231 · LH1174 | 10:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h00 | 17:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX1040 · UX4049 | 10:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h50 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX1040 · UX4047 | 10:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 21h40 | 8:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1602+ KL3275 | 10:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h25 | 20:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1602+ KL2647 | 10:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 27h05 | 13:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1602+ KL2641 | 10:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 22h50 | 9:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6107 · VY1304 | 10:40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h35 | 17:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB5151 · IB5004 | 10:40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h35 | 17:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB5151 · IB5010 | 10:40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 13h00 | 23:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6107 · VY1310 | 10:40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 13h00 | 23:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
AZ96 | 10:40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 12:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB5151 · IB5006 | 10:40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h40 | 18:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6107 · VY1306 | 10:40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h40 | 18:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
LH1867 · LH1848 | 10:50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h35 | 17:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB648 · IB1015 | 12:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h55 | 20:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1604+ KL3275 | 12:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h15 | 20:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1604+ KL2647 | 12:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 24h55 | 13:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1604+ KL2641 | 12:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 20h40 | 9:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
W46197 | 13:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h20 | 16:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB650 · IB1015 | 14:40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h15 | 20:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6109 · VY1310 | 15:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h30 | 23:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB652 · IB1015 | 16:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h40 | 20:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
FR 4005 | 16:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h15 | 18:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX1042 · UX4049 | 16:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 23h45 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX1042 · UX4047 | 16:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 15h35 | 8:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1606+ KL2647 | 17:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 20h15 | 13:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1606+ KL2641 | 17:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 16h00 | 9:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB5149 · IB5010 | 17:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h45 | 23:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6105 · VY1310 | 17:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h45 | 23:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX1048 · UX4047 | 18:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 13h45 | 8:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX1048 · UX4049 | 18:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 21h55 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1608+ KL2647 | 19:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 17h55 | 13:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1608+ KL2641 | 19:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 13h40 | 9:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6111 · VY1300 | 20:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 13h00 | 9:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6103 · VY1300 | 22:05 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 11h40 | 9:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
AZ7528 · LH6965+ LH1174 | 4:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 11h55 | 16:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ7528+ SN3816 · SN3773 | 4:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 14h05 | 18:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ7528 · SN6412+ SN3773 | 4:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 14h05 | 18:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1600+ KL2641 | 6:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 26h50 | 9:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1600+ KL2647 | 6:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h10 | 13:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB658 · IB1011 | 7:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h30 | 13:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
AZ202+ SN2094 · SN3773 | 7:50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 11h00 | 18:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
UX3114 · UX4049 | 8:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h10 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX3114 · UX4047 | 8:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 24h00 | 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
Italy’s capital city, Rome, ranks fourth in the most populated cities of the European Union. It serves many residents and visitors who may travel often to other destinations. Alicante is also one of the oldest cities found in Spain’s southern coast that serves as a popular tourist attraction center. Flying is an excellent way of traveling from Rome to Alicante. Passengers can cover the 1170 kilometers between these two cities through direct flights that take only two hours five minutes. There are at least six direct flights leaving Rome for Alicante on a weekly basis with two departures on the weekend. These flights from Rome to Alicante are offered by airlines such as Iberia, Ryanair and vueling. Flights tend to leave Rome in the afternoon, with a few early evening departures. The departure airport for this journey may either be the Leonardo da Vinci airport found in Rome Fiumicino or Rome Ciampino airport. Airplanes then land at Alicante Elche airport.
Direct flights from Rome to Alicante are offered by Iberia and Ryanair airlines on a weekly basis. Other airlines serving this route include vueling, Air Europa, Norweigan, TAP Portugal and Brussels Airlines though these services tend to be indirect and require one transfer during the journey.
Time spent on this journey may vary depending on the airline but the fastest direct flight takes two hours five minutes when traveling via Ryanair. Direct flights with Iberia airlines take two hours 15 minutes. Other airlines with stopovers on the way travel for more than four hours on this route. The fastest indirect option is the vueling service that takes just shy of five hours and travels via Barcelona.
Throughout the week passengers can expect up to six direct departures, averaging at approximately one per day usually departing in the evening. There are two departures on the weekend which means that a plane flies from Rome to Alicante every day with no changes on the way. There are more than 15 connecting services offered per day.
Departure Airport: Leornado da Vinci and Rome Ciampino (CIA) are the departure airports for flights from Rome to Alicante. Trains are an effective way of getting to these airports from the city center within 30 minutes. Bus shuttles are also available, taking approximately an hour on this route. Parking spaces are available in these two airports for those who use taxis, car rentals or personal vehicles to get to the airports. Travelers can use amenities such as shopping areas, restaurants, WC facilities, drug stores, free WiFi and relaxation areas as they await the departure flight.
Arrival Airport: Planes land at Alicante Elche Airport, situated eight kilometers from Alicante. Travelers can reach Mercado and Lucero stations in Alicante by urban bus line C6 that offers services available 24 hours a day. This journey take around 15 minutes and ends at the city’s train station. It is also possible to rent a car or travel by taxi to the city center. Amenities in this airport include WC facilities, medical services, a children’s playground, currency exchange offices, VIP lounges, cafeterias, shops, free WiFi and restaurants and a waiting room with sockets for those with devices.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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 Rome to Alicante flights use the Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Alicante Elche Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Alicante airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino 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 for an unlimited duration. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: Ramps, assistance, toilets.
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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