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Useful information for the flight from Birmingham to Alicante
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Alicante?
A direct flight from Birmingham to Alicante takes 2 hours and 50 minutes. For connections with a stopover, the flight duration will take at least 5 hours and 30 minutes, and up to 7 hours.
What are the most common stopovers?
Most flights to Alicante are direct flights. The most common stopover is Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
What documentation do I need to fly to Alicante from Birmingham?
UK nationals do not need a visa to visit Alicante, Spain. Citizens of the European Union EU, the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland are also visa-exempt. However, a valid passport or identity card must be presented at the airport as proof of nationality.
Is there a time change from Birmingham to Alicante?
Alicante follows Central European Time, one hour ahead of the UK's Greenwich Mean Time, which applies in Birmingham.
Which airlines fly from Birmingham to Alicante
Several airlines offer cheap flights from Birmingham to Alicante:
How to find cheap flights from Birmingham to Alicante
Here are our six tips to secure better prices for flights from Birmingham to Alicante, hotels and car hire:
- Opt for Off-Peak Days: Search for affordable flights from Birmingham to Alicante on weekdays (Monday to Wednesday) to avoid weekend and peak season price spikes.
- Compare Airlines: Compare ticket prices across different airlines and low-cost carriers for potential savings, considering flexibility with travel dates.
- Book in Advance (or not): Grab your plane tickets early to save money and avoid surprises. However, if planning isn't your thing, check out our last-minute deals.
- Set Price Alerts: Stay informed about price drops by setting up alerts for your route to seize opportunities for lower-cost bookings.
- Explore Multi-City Flights: Consider open-jaw or multi-city flights for potential savings on flexible travel plans.
- Consider Package Deals: Bundle Alicante flight and hotel packages with Opodo for extra savings, and enjoy significant discounts on Alicante car hire for a more budget-friendly travel experience.
When are the best times to fly from Birmingham to Alicante
- June through September are the best months to enjoy the beaches and outdoor activities of Alicante. You might also enjoy the summer festivities, such as the bonfires of St. John, and the historical Moors and Christians Festival.
- January is the cheapest time to go to Alicante. Though the weather is cooler, there is still an average of six hours of sun to enjoy. Even better, you will avoid the crowds during this season, making it easy and relaxing to visit the museums and art galleries, and enjoy the largely empty beaches.
Airports in Birmingham
Birmingham has just one air hub providing domestic and international passenger flights, Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Useful information about Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport is located 8.1 miles to the south-east of Birmingham city centre.
How to get to the airport:
- By train – 10 to 15 minutes from Birmingham New Street Station to the airport with Virgin Trains, or West Midlands Railway.
- By taxi – 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic.
- By bus – 97/97A service from Birmingham city centre to Birmingham Airport.
Services: free Wi-Fi, lounges, shops, restaurants, smoking area, meeting room, currency exchange, ATM, play area, multi faith prayer room, and car hire.
Airports in Alicante
Flights from Birmingham land at Alicante Airport (ALC), also known as Alicante-Elche Airport.
Useful information about Alicante Airport
Alicante Airport is around 5.5 miles south-west of Alicante city.
How to get to Alicante city centre from Alicante Airport:
- By taxi – 15 to 30 depending on traffic.
- By bus – 20 minutes or more on bus route C6 from Alicante Airport to the city centre.
Services: free Wi-Fi, lounges, shops, restaurants, VIP services, vending machines, business centre, currency exchange, ATM, first aid, play areas, baby facilities, and car rental.
What to do and visit in Alicante
- Explore the Santa Barbara Castle and enjoy panoramic views.
- Snorkel at Tabarca, an islet and protected marine reserve in the Mediterranean.
- Relax and sunbathe on Playa del Postiguet, a sandy beach with a promenade and cafes.
- Try your luck at the tables of the Casino Mediterraneo Alicante.
- Visit the Archaeological Museum of Alicante, an interactive museum with permanent and temporary exhibitions of ceramics and Iberian art.
- Admire the Basilica of Santa Maria, a Gothic church.
- Marvel at the contemporary art work displayed at the MACA Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante.
- Drive up to Mount Benacantil, a historic fortress on top of a hill.
- Stroll along the city's promenade, lined with palm trees and marble tiles.
- Go on a guided tour of the Canelobre Caves, a network of colourfully-lit limestone caves.
- Browse through the offerings of Mercado Central de Alicante, a bustling food market.
- Book a vineyard tour, tread on grapes, or taste the famous Fondillon wine.
- Discover the city on a bike or Segway.
- Reserve tapas or sunset bar tours.
- Get to know the arduous sailing conditions of the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race using a simulator at the Volvo Ocean Race Museum.
- Contemplate the life of the nuns at the Santa Faz Monastery, an old monastery with a 16th century tower.
