- 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 Zurich to Alicante depart on average 43 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £24 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 1242 km distance in 2h 20m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1242 km |
Average flight duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Flights per day 43 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 2h 20m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£149
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£436
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 5 m
Flights on 18 Sept
54
Distance
1242 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Alicante will cost around £436 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £149.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 54 flights from Zurich to Alicante, including 2 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 1242 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 5 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.
VY6261 · VY1308
VY6247 · VY1312
VY6261 · VY1300
VY6249 · VY1312
VY6247 · VY1304
LX2174
U25502
VY6247 · VY1302
IB5531 · IB5002
LH1187 · LH1174Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £112 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £112, while a train costs an average of £248.
Distance: 1242 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£112 Average Price Cheapest | £125 Average Price | £248 Average Price | £361 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 42m Average total duration 24h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39h 53m Average total duration 39h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Alicante:
A flight is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Zurich to Alicante costing on average £125.
A flight is £136 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Alicante costing on average £248.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Coach takes on average 24h 12m.
Train takes on average 39h 23m.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Alicante flights for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1942+ KL2647 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 12h55 | 19:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942+ KL2641 | 6:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 26h25 | 8:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
LX2170 | 6:35 Zurich Airport | 2h20 | 8:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SN5104+ SN3773 | 7:25 Zurich Airport | 7h00 | 14:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB634 · IB1015 | 7:30 Zurich Airport | 13h25 | 20:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB634 · IB1011 | 7:30 Zurich Airport | 5h35 | 13:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
SN2730+ SN3773 | 9:00 Zurich Airport | 5h25 | 14:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
LH1185+ LH1174 | 9:25 Zurich Airport | 7h05 | 16:30 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6247 · VY1306 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 14h20 | 23:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6247 · VY1302 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 8h35 | 18:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6247 · VY1304 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 7h25 | 16:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6247 · VY1310 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 12h55 | 22:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB5531 · IB5010 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 12h55 | 22:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB5531 · IB5002 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 8h35 | 18:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB5531 · IB5004 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 7h25 | 16:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB5531 · IB5006 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 14h20 | 23:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
LX2174 | 9:35 Zurich Airport | 2h25 | 12:00 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U25502 | 10:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 2h20 | 12:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1944+ KL2647 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h10 | 19:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944+ KL2641 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 22h40 | 8:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX1676 · UX4049 | 11:05 Zurich Airport | 5h15 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX1676 · UX4047 | 11:05 Zurich Airport | 21h05 | 8:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
LH1187 · LH1174 | 11:20 Zurich Airport | 5h10 | 16:30 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB628 · IB1015 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 9h05 | 20:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920+ KL2647 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 7h35 | 19:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920+ KL2641 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 21h05 | 8:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6261 · VY1306 | 13:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 10h15 | 23:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6261 · VY1310 | 13:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h50 | 22:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6261 · VY1302 | 13:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 4h30 | 18:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1922+ KL2641 | 14:20 Zurich Airport | 18h35 | 8:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
IB630 · IB1015 | 14:45 Zurich Airport | 6h10 | 20:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1924+ KL2641 | 17:35 Zurich Airport | 15h20 | 8:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1948+ KL2641 | 18:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h30 | 8:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX1672 · UX4049 | 18:30 Zurich Airport | 21h50 | 16:20 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
UX1672 · UX4047 | 18:30 Zurich Airport | 13h40 | 8:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
KL1926+ KL2641 | 19:25 Zurich Airport | 13h30 | 8:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6249 · VY1300 | 21:40 Zurich Airport | 12h05 | 9:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 1 change | |
VY6249 · VY1308 | 21:40 Zurich Airport | 10h45 | 8:25 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Alicante flights use the Zurich Airport to Alicante Elche Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Alicante airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Zurich Airport is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zurich 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 for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased. ATMs are located in Arrival and Departureas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zurich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zurich Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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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