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

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 08:40
• Latest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 19:35.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

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

A direct flight from Zurich to Alicante takes 2h 20m, covering 782 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 Zurich to Alicante range from £213 to £356, with an average of £277 over the past 12 months. Anything below £213 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £277 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £160 return via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared with £280 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich 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 £174 to £898. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £76, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Zurich to Alicante usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Alicante (ALC).

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 Zurich to Alicante route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 40m.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Zurich to Alicante. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £241 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £318, a difference of £77.

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 SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Alicante.

Flying via Ibiza (IBZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 19m, compared to 5h 50m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 6h 23m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

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 Zurich to Alicante flights:

• SWISS: 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:

• SWISS: 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.