Birmingham to Alicante flights

The West Midlands and the Costa Blanca are linked by flights from Birmingham to Alicante all year. The lowest fares are from £13.

Direct services are frequently operated by carriers like Ryanair and Jet2. While the majority of flights are direct, some connecting routes stop at Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Flights depart from Birmingham Airport (BHX), located 8.1 miles south-east of the city centre. The single terminal structure consolidates the former North and South terminals into a unified passenger area, simplifying navigation for travellers.

To reach the airport by train, services run from Birmingham New Street Station to Birmingham International via Avanti West Coast and Cross Country, taking 10 to 15 minutes. From there, the free Air-Rail Link monorail transports passengers directly into the terminal. Alternatively, the 97/97A bus service runs from the city centre, or a taxi takes between 30 and 50 minutes.

Inside the terminal, passengers have access to free Wi-Fi, lounges, shops, restaurants, and currency exchange desks.

Flights from Birmingham land at Alicante Airport (ALC), also known as Alicante-Elche Airport, situated approximately 5.5 miles south-west of the city centre. Travellers arriving on Alicante flights from Birmingham have several transport options to reach the city.

The C6 bus route connects the airport directly to central Alicante, running from the bus stop located outside the departures area on the upper level. The journey takes 20 minutes or more, stopping at key locations including the main railway station and the tram plaza. Alternatively, taxis are available at the designated ranks outside the arrivals terminal, taking 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Private hire vehicles can also be pre-booked and pick up passengers from designated zones.

The airport terminal provides a range of passenger services, including free Wi-Fi, VIP lounges, shops, restaurants, currency exchange, and car hire desks.

Alicante offers a variety of historical and coastal attractions. Santa Barbara Castle, a fortress situated on Mount Benacantil, provides panoramic views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea. Below the fortress, the sandy shores of Playa del Postiguet sit alongside a promenade lined with palm trees and marble tiles.

For history and art, you can visit the Archaeological Museum of Alicante, the Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria, and the MACA Contemporary Art Museum. The city also hosts major summer celebrations, including the traditional bonfires of St. John and the Moors and Christians Festival. Day trips from the city include guided tours of the Canelobre Caves, wine tasting at a nearby vineyard, or snorkelling in the protected marine reserve of Tabarca island.