Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cardiff Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is 2 hours 26 minutes. Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, making Alicante 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.
For the first departure, catch the 05:55 flight from Cardiff Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you'd like to set off later, the latest flight is at 21:35. With 5 flights each week from CWL to ALC, you can select the one that best suits you.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Vueling is your ticket to exploring Alicante (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Cardiff Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport offered by this popular carrier.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Cardiff Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the CWL - ALC route are:
George Best Belfast City Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Spain. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before organising your cheap ticket from CWL to ALC, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cardiff Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is ر.ق. 108. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 268. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from CWL to ALC.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Cardiff Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from CWL to ALC. There's no need to check every day to see whether airfares have fallen. We'll tell you as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cardiff Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Cardiff, Cardiff Airport can be reached in about 31 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CWL:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Cardiff Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Airport, Alicante is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 47 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Alicante in February.
Book your flight from Cardiff Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport for August if you'd like to explore Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22 ºC and 32 ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7 ºC and 16 ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from CWL to ALC sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
Start your Alicante trip right by finding the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from CWL to ALC, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. MARQ Archaeological Museum of Alicante, Bandera de Españan and Campo COMRADES are attractions you won't want to skip in Alicante.
Complete your Alicante trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Alicante-Elche Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Alicante trip.
