Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Alicante Airport.
Bilbao and Alicante are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Every week, there are 18 Bilbao Airport to Alicante Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, jump on the 06:45 Volotea flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:05 with Vueling.
Leave enough time to make your BIO to ALC flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Vueling offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Alicante — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Vueling.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering BIO to ALC flights. A dependable 88.89% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Alicante Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BIO and ALC include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Seville Airport
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
85% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of BIO.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BIO:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bilbao Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Alicante Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Alicante Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Alicante. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Alicante in February.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you want to visit Alicante during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BIO to ALC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. Around 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.