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Among airlines operating Alicante to Athens flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only easyJet operates flights between Alicante and Athens.

Flights from Alicante to Athens usually depart from Alicante (ALC) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a checked bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Alicante to Athens.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £104 return via Venice Marco Polo (VCE), compared with £171 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £41–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Alicante to Athens most commonly connect through:

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 6% of one-stop connections

Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Alicante to Athens route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £177 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £263, a difference of £86. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Monastiraki, and Syntagma Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Alicante to Athens:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 09:45
• Latest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 10:25.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 27% above the route average of £187. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Alicante to Athens takes 3h 15m, covering 1,327 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Alicante to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £49, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Marseille (MRS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 19m, compared to 6h 23m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 6h 55m via Zurich (ZRH).

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Alicante (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Centauro
· Record go
· Europcar
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· Alamo

Return flights from Alicante to Athens range from £143 to £252, with an average of £187 over the past 12 months. Anything below £143 counts as a good deal.