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

• Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 08:06
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 23:26.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

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

A direct flight from Cologne to Alicante takes 2h 36m, covering 947 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.

Return flights from Cologne to Alicante range from £129 to £242, with an average of £179 over the past 12 months. Anything below £129 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the £179 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £93 return via Manchester (MAN), compared with £180 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£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 Ryanair and Eurowings. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cologne to Alicante flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £98 to £926. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cologne to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £42, which is 49% below 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 Cologne to Alicante usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Alicante (ALC).

Night 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 Cologne to Alicante route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 27% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Cologne to Alicante. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £157 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £214, a difference of £57.

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 Cologne and Alicante. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Eurowings

Flying via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 35m, compared to 5h 58m via London Stansted (STN) and 7h 21m via Zurich (ZRH).

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.

Among airlines operating Cologne to Alicante flights:

• Eurowings: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: 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:

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: 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.