Travelling from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Barcelona Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Alicante and Barcelona share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 38 weekly Alicante Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Vueling is the earliest available. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 23:40.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ALC to BCN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Vueling offers direct flights from Alicante Airport to Barcelona Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Vueling on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering ALC to BCN flights. An exceptional 81.84% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante Airport to Barcelona Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between ALC and BCN:
Madrid Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
R 413 is currently the best price for a one-way Alicante Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Return flights start at R 805. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from ALC to BCN, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
Of all flights departing from Alicante Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Alicante Airport from central Alicante, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Alicante Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ALC:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel near BCN if you're on a late Alicante Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Barcelona Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Barcelona Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante Airport to Barcelona Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Alicante Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ALC to BCN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are key highlights.