Travelling from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bournemouth Airport to Alicante Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Alicante is one hour ahead of Bournemouth and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are six Bournemouth Airport to Alicante Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, select the 06:30 Jet2 flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 21:40 with Ryanair.
To ensure you get on your BOH to ALC flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Alicante (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Bournemouth Airport to Alicante Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating BOH to ALC flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as scheduled 72.0% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bournemouth Airport to Alicante Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BOH and ALC:
Geneva Airport
Ibiza Airport
Nantes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bournemouth Airport to Alicante Airport flight is R 369. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 688. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BOH to ALC.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bournemouth Airport to Alicante Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bournemouth Airport to Alicante Airport.
Handy information about Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
When it comes to Bournemouth Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Bournemouth Airport from central Bournemouth, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bournemouth Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BOH:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bournemouth Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Alicante Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego to explore Alicante and beyond.
Booking your ride from Alicante Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport to the centre of Alicante has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bournemouth Airport to Alicante Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Alicante. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Bournemouth Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOH to ALC in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. Around 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Spain, consider Logroño, roughly 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are among its highlights.