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Overview: Santiago de Compostela to Alicante flight
Flights from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante depart on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £39 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. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 847 km |
Average flight duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Flights per day 12 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 34m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante
Cheapest price
£201
Average price
£343
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Flights per day
21
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 £343 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £201.
To travel from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante you need to make at least one change.
VY1670 · VY13026:358h55Santiago de Compostela Airport15:30Alicante Elche Airport£2011One-way1 change
VY1670 · VY13046:3510h00Santiago de Compostela Airport16:35Alicante Elche Airport£2241One-way1 change
VY1682 · VY130211:254h05Santiago de Compostela Airport15:30Alicante Elche Airport£2611One-way1 change
LH1111 · LH117417:4522h45Santiago de Compostela Airport16:30Alicante Elche Airport£2771One-way1 change
IB520 · IB101513:457h10Santiago de Compostela Airport20:55Alicante Elche Airport£2801One-way1 change
IB518 · IB10119:203h45Santiago de Compostela Airport13:05Alicante Elche Airport£3141One-way1 change
VY1682 · VY130211:254h05Santiago de Compostela Airport15:30Alicante Elche Airport£2611One-way1 change
IB5360 · IB500211:254h05Santiago de Compostela Airport15:30Alicante Elche Airport£3931One-way1 change
IB5360 · IB500411:255h10Santiago de Compostela Airport16:35Alicante Elche Airport£4141One-way1 change
VY1682 · VY130411:255h10Santiago de Compostela Airport16:35Alicante Elche Airport£2841One-way1 change
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Omio 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 prices starting from £84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £84, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 847 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£217 Average Price | £94 Average Price Cheapest | £109 Average Price |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 13m Average total duration 17h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Santiago de Compostela to Alicante flight times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Alicante flights for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:45 Santiago de Compostela | 7h05 | 12:50 Alicante | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:25 Santiago de Compostela | 3h45 | 12:10 Alicante | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:30 Santiago de Compostela | 1h35 | 21:05 Alicante | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:45 Santiago de Compostela | 10h40 | 6:25 Alicante | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:40 Santiago de Compostela | 9h45 | 6:25 Alicante | 0 changesdirect |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Ryanair, but also compare tickets for the likes of Vueling, Air Nostrum, Air Europa or Iberia to find the best option for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante.
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Santiago De Compostela to Alicante Flights: An Overview
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.
Which airlines fly from Santiago De Compostela to Alicante?
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.
How long is the flight from Santiago De Compostela to Alicante?
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.
How many flights are there from Santiago De Compostela 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.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Santiago De Compostela to Alicante?
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.
FAQs: Santiago de Compostela to Alicante flights
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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Santiago de Compostela and Alicante
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including duty-free and local products shop in the terminal.
- Parking available, short-term parking costs around 1.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, VIP Lounge with snacks and drinks.
- Located in the main terminal.
- Buses: 6A, 6
- Train: NA
- Metro: NA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, located in the terminal, including Duty-Free and WHSmith.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 1.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, such as Sala Ifach, with entry fee.
- Located in the terminal, contact through information desk.
- Bus: C6, 1A, 1B
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