Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Belfast International Airport to Alicante Airport.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Belfast.
Flights from BFS to ALC start from 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair UK. The latest departure is at 21:20 with easyJet. Overall, you can take your pick of 15 weekly Belfast International Airport to Alicante Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BFS to ALC flight.
Flying during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Belfast International Airport to Alicante Airport, so jetting off to Alicante (and then seeing more parts of Spain!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
EasyJet is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a reliable 95.83% of services arriving as scheduled, Jet2 is the most punctual carrier offering BFS to ALC flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Belfast International Airport to Alicante Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BFS and ALC:
Birmingham Airport
Liverpool Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
21 € is the lowest price for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Return flights start at 48 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BFS to ALC.
The cheapest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Alicante Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BFS to ALC.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Belfast International Airport to Alicante Airport.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from BFS arrive at their destination without delay.
Belfast International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BFS:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
If you have a late Belfast International Airport to Alicante Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ALC:
Pick up a Alicante Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Alicante Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante Airport, Alicante is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
The quietest month for a flight from Belfast International Airport to Alicante Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Alicante based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Belfast International Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you want to explore Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BFS to ALC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.