Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Belfast International Airport (BFS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Belfast International Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Belfast's timezone is UTC+0, making Belfast one hour behind Alicante.
Flights from ALC to BFS start at 06:30 — the earliest with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 21:40 with Ryanair UK. Overall, there are 19 weekly Alicante-Elche Airport to Belfast International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your ALC to BFS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
With direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Belfast International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Belfast (and then other destinations in United Kingdom) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers ALC to BFS flights, with 66.67% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Belfast International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between ALC and BFS include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
London Luton Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
19 € is the lowest price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Belfast International Airport flight. Return flights start from 47 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALC to BFS.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Belfast International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Belfast International Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to Alicante-Elche Airport's on-time performance, 73.22% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Belfast International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ALC:
Arriving at Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Consider booking a hotel near BFS if you're on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Belfast International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Belfast International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar to explore Belfast and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Belfast International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast
From Belfast International Airport, Belfast is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
When to fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Belfast International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Belfast in January.
Book your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Belfast International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Belfast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALC to BFS in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Belfast. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.