Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Alicante one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Choose from 28 weekly Birmingham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 21:25.
To ensure you catch your BHX to ALC flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Alicante (and then other corners of Spain) is a breeze. You can fly nonstop with:
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a reliable 80.77% of services arriving as planned, Jet2 is the most punctual carrier for BHX to ALC flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BHX and ALC include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight is R 381. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 762. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BHX to ALC.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BHX to ALC is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, data shows 65.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to BHX:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Birmingham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport to central Alicante has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Alicante in January.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport for August if you want to visit Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to ALC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Alicante, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel about 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without experiencing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
