Travelling from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Birmingham Airport.
Birmingham is one hour behind Alicante and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
You can choose from 25 weekly Alicante Airport to Birmingham Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 22:40.
Your ALC to BHX flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
You can travel nonstop to Birmingham, the United Kingdom. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Alicante Airport to Birmingham Airport:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ALC to BHX flights, with 84.21% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante Airport to Birmingham Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALC and BHX:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante Airport to Birmingham Airport flight is R 415. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 937. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ALC to BHX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Birmingham Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ALC to BHX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Alicante Airport to Birmingham Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
79% of flights leaving from Alicante Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Alicante to Alicante Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ALC? If you've booked an early flight from Alicante Airport to Birmingham Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Reserve a hotel close to BHX if you're catching a late Alicante Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Birmingham Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and find adventure across Birmingham and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Birmingham Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham Airport, Birmingham is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Alicante Airport to Birmingham Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Birmingham in March.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Alicante Airport to Birmingham Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALC to BHX around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United Kingdom, consider Manchester, about 113 kilometres north of Birmingham. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry are among the biggest draws.