Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cardiff Airport to Alicante Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, making Alicante one hour ahead of Cardiff.
Flights from CWL to ALC start at 11:35 — the first with Vueling. The last service of the day is at 21:30 with Vueling. In total, there are six weekly Cardiff Airport to Alicante Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CWL to ALC flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Vueling is your gateway to exploring Alicante (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Cardiff Airport to Alicante Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Vueling on this route.
With a reliable 84.62% of services arriving on schedule, Vueling has the best on-time performance for CWL to ALC flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Alicante Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between CWL and ALC include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Dublin Airport
Belfast City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Alicante Airport flight is Rs5,564. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs15,662. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from CWL to ALC, book your trip one month before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Alicante Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
81% of flights departing from Cardiff Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of CWL.
To reach Cardiff Airport from central Cardiff, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near CWL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Alicante Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cardiff Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
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 venture far and wide through Alicante and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Alicante Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Alicante Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Alicante. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Alicante Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CWL to ALC in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without dropping by Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.