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

• Earliest: departs at 09:15 and lands at 10:28
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 22:43.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

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

A direct flight from Alicante to Madrid takes 1h 13m, covering 221 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Alicante to Madrid range from £55 to £86, with an average of £70 over the past 12 months. Anything below £55 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the £70 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Europa and Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Alicante to Madrid flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £41 to £380. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Alicante and Madrid is around £41 return, with a flight time of about 1h 15m. Recent return train fares are around £14 return, with a trip time of about 2h 23m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 66% lower. However, the train takes about 1+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Alicante to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £31, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Alicante to Madrid usually depart from Alicante (ALC) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Alicante to Madrid route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Alicante to Madrid. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £67 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £83, a difference of £16.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Alicante and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Air Europa

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Spain Building, Puerta del Sol, and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Alicante to Madrid flights:

• Air Europa: offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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