- 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 Santiago de Compostela to Alicante depart on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 847 km distance in 1h 34m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 847 km |
Average flight duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Flights per day 13 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 34m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£209
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£480
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
4 h 52 m
Flights on 31 Aug
10
Distance
847 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante will cost around £480 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £209.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 10 flights from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante, including 1 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 847 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest flights will take 7 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.
FR 7531
VY1682 · VY1306
VY1682 · VY1302
VY1681 · VY1306
1682 · 1306
FR 7531
IB1048 · IB1011
VY1682 · VY1302
1682 · 1302
IB1136 · IB1015Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £93, while a flight costs an average of £155.
Distance: 847 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£155 Average Price | £93 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 56m Average total duration 15h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Santiago de Compostela 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB1048 · IB1011 | 9:20 Santiago de Compostela Airport | 3h20 | 12:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
LH1111+ SN2618 · SN3771 | 18:10 Santiago de Compostela Airport | 14h05 | 8:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1111 · LH1174 | 18:10 Santiago de Compostela Airport | 22h30 | 16:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
LH1111+ SN2608 · SN3771 | 18:10 Santiago de Compostela Airport | 38h05 | 8:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1111+ SN2608 · SN3773 | 18:10 Santiago de Compostela Airport | 24h40 | 18:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1111+ SN2610 · SN3773 | 18:10 Santiago de Compostela Airport | 24h40 | 18:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1111 · LH1182+ LX2174 | 18:10 Santiago de Compostela Airport | 17h35 | 11:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1111+ SN2612 · SN3773 | 18:10 Santiago de Compostela Airport | 24h40 | 18:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 2 changes | |
FR 7531 | 21:25 Santiago de Compostela Airport | 1h35 | 23:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY1682 · VY1300 | 22:55 Santiago de Compostela Airport | 10h50 | 9:45 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 an attractive port city on Spain's southern Mediterranean coast, its Moorish origins apparent in the shady white-washed houses, tiled plazas and atmospheric streets of the old town. It is also the main airport hub for the beach resorts of the Costa Blanca. Galician visitors, looking for a break from the rainfall of the north west, can take direct flights from Santiago De Compostela to Alicante as an alternative to a lengthy rail journey across most of Spain. Flights are most frequent in summer high season, but a budget airline provides direct connections to the Mediterranean city all year round, with departures six days a week. Additional indirect services are available on this domestic route to Alicante, with a change in Madrid or Barcelona, increasing the daily flight options from Santiago De Compostela.
Irish budget airline Ryanair provides direct flights from Santiago De Compostela to Alicante six days a week. Spanish low cost operator vueling also offers a weekly direct flight on this route. Indirect services to Alicante from Santiago De Compostela include Iberia Express and Air Nostrum connections via Madrid Barajas Airport and vueling budget flights with a change in Barcelona.
The Spanish budget airline vueling offers the fastest direct flight from Santiago De Compostela with its Friday night service, completing the 839 kilometer route south east from Galicia to the Mediterranean city in one hour and 30 minutes. Ryanair direct flights take five minutes longer to reach Alicante. The quickest indirect connection is the Iberia and Air Nostrum late afternoon service via Madrid, taking a total journey time to Alicante of three hours and 25 minutes. Other connections via the capital take 15 to 30 minutes longer. The fastest indirect connection with budget carrier vueling via Barcelona takes five hours and 40 minutes to complete the trip to Alicante.
The budget airline Ryanair schedule has flights from Santiago De Compostela to Alicante six days a week, from Monday-Saturday, with the service departing in mid afternoon. Low-cost operator vueling provides one direct flight to Alicante once a week, with a late night take off on Fridays. Iberia Express and Air Nostrum indirect flights from Santiago De Compostela to Alicante via Madrid depart four times daily, in the morning and afternoon. vueling budget flights from Santiago De Compostela via Barcelona also depart four times daily, with morning, afternoon and evening services.
Departure Airport: Santiago De Compostela Airport is located in Lavacolla, 14 kilometers east of the city center, with public transport links available on hourly bus services from the bus and rail stations taking about 30 minutes to reach the terminal. Facilities at the airport include long and short stay parking lots, snack bars, coffee shops, vending machines, Galician specialty food and wine stores, news vendors, business lounges and free WiFi.
Arrival Airport: Alicante Elche Airport is located nine kilometers south west of the city center, with regular transfers downtown available on C6 city bus service, taking around 20-30 minutes. Passenger facilities at the terminal include car rental agencies, a children's play area, fast food restaurants, a pharmacy, duty free shopping malls, coffee shops, business lounges, free WiFi and taxi stands.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela to Alicante flights use the Santiago de Compostela Airport to Alicante Elche Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Santiago de Compostela and Alicante airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Santiago de Compostela Airport is 9 km from Santiago de Compostela city centre. Public transport options include:
Santiago de Compostela 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 terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santiago de Compostela Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santiago de Compostela Airport: Elevators, ramps, 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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