Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Alicante Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Take your pick of 25 weekly Birmingham Airport to Alicante Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 19:10.
To ensure you get on your BHX to ALC flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Alicante Airport, so jetting to Alicante (and then visiting more of Spain!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair ranks as the top on-time carrier for BHX to ALC flights, with 87.37% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Alicante Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BHX and ALC:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
At the moment, Rs9,319 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs18,666. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from BHX to ALC by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Alicante Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BHX to ALC.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near BHX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Alicante Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
If you're arriving on a late Birmingham Airport to Alicante Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near ALC:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Alicante Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and find adventure across Alicante and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Alicante Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport to central Alicante has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Alicante Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Alicante based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Birmingham Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you'd like to go to Alicante during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to ALC in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If there's time to check out another corner of Spain, consider Logroño, about 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are key highlights.
