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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante:

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 07:20
• Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 23:55.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante.

A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante takes 1h 10m, covering 251 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante range from £69 to £116, with an average of £91 over the past 12 months. Anything below £69 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the £91 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £74 return via Ibiza (IBZ), compared with £91 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Vueling and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 16%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Alicante is around £54 return, with a flight time of about 1h 10m. Recent return train fares are around £53 return, with a trip time of about 5h 25m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 2% lower. However, the train takes about 4+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £86, which is 58% above the typical average for this route.

Alicante Airport (ALC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• DRIVALIA
• Wheego
• Wiber

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and arrive at Alicante (ALC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

One-stop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante most commonly connect through:

• Ibiza (IBZ) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Alicante. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £80 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £101, a difference of £21.

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

Only Vueling operates flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Alicante.

Flying via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 30m, compared to 4h 15m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 9h 58m via Ibiza (IBZ).

Some of the most popular sights in Alicante are Playa del Postiguet, El Mercado, and Plaza del Carmen. These are among the most viewed places in Alicante on KAYAK.

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

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