Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Alicante and Barcelona are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from ALC to BCN start from 00:10 — the earliest with Vueling. The last departure is at 23:50 with Vueling. Overall, you can take your pick of 125 weekly Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ALC to BCN flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Barcelona (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that offers ALC to BCN flights. A reliable 82.68% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ALC and BCN:
Ibiza Airport
Menorca Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is Rs4,794. A return ticket right now is Rs10,494. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from ALC to BCN by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ALC to BCN.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% of flights complete their journey on time.
Alicante-Elche Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ALC:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider staying in a hotel near BCN if you're catching a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and see more of Barcelona and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Barcelona. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ALC to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without visiting Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
