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Cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Alicante

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration15 hoursFlights between Cardiff and Alicante take, on average, 15 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£23Cheapest price for a flight between Cardiff and Alicante found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportCardiff AirportWhen flying from Cardiff to Alicante

Destination airportAlicante–Elche Miguel Hernández AirportFor the route from Cardiff to Alicante

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cardiff to Alicante

Airlines flying this routeRyanair, Vueling, TUI AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Cardiff to Alicante

One-way average Price£157The average price for a flight Cardiff - Alicante at Opodo is £157, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Alicante when departing from Cardiff

Airlines that fly from Cardiff to Alicante

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Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 917 mi

Cardiff airports

Cardiff Airport (CWL)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Alicante airports

Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Find cheap flights from Cardiff to Alicante

Ryanair and TUI Airways offer direct flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante, linking the Welsh coast with the Costa Blanca. Fares start from £23.

Departing from Cardiff: airports and terminals

When departing on Cardiff to Alicante flights, you will travel from Cardiff Airport (CWL), the primary international gateway for Wales. The airport operates from a single passenger terminal, where you will find check-in desks and departures on the ground floor.

The terminal at Cardiff Airport offers various facilities to use before your flight, including duty-free shops, restaurants, and a dedicated executive lounge. Short-stay and long-stay parking options are located within walking distance of the terminal entrance, providing easy access for those driving from the city centre.

Arriving in Alicante: from the airport to the city

Flights from Cardiff land at Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), located approximately 5.6 miles south-west of the city. The most frequent public transport option is the C6 bus line, which departs from the second level of the terminal. This service runs every 20 minutes and stops at key city locations, including the Luceros and Mercado tram stations and the main railway station.

The bus journey into the centre takes about 20 minutes. Alternatively, private hire vehicles and taxis are available at the designated rank outside the arrivals hall, with a typical travel time of 15 minutes to reach the heart of Alicante. Car hire offices are also situated within the terminal for those planning to explore the wider Costa Blanca region.

Things to do in Alicante

Alicante is a major destination on the Costa Blanca, centred around the historic Santa Bárbara Castle. This medieval fortress sits atop Mount Benacantil and provides panoramic views of the Mediterranean. Below the castle, the El Barrio old town is a maze of narrow streets filled with traditional tapas bars and colourful houses.

For those looking for the coast, Postiguet Beach is located right next to the city centre, offering golden sands and a palm-lined promenade known as the Explanada de España. The city also hosts the Hogueras de San Juan festival in June, featuring large artistic monuments and celebrations throughout the streets.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cardiff to Alicante

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cardiff to Alicante?

When you fly from Cardiff to Alicante the average price is £157. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Alicante at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cardiff to Alicante is 23 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Alicante?

The most popular months to book a flight from Cardiff to Alicante are January, November and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Cardiff to Alicante?

The best time of the year to go to Alicante when flying from Cardiff depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Alicante from Cardiff in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, April and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cardiff - Alicante.

How long does the flight take to go from Cardiff to Alicante?

The total flight time between Cardiff and Alicante is of around 15 hours on average, considering an average distance of 917.2 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Alicante compared to Cardiff?

While in Cardiff temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Alicante can experience temperatures up to 25º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 12º ºC in Alicante, compared to the 5º ºC average in Cardiff.

Which airports have flights between Cardiff and Alicante?

The main airport route flying between Cardiff and Alicante is: Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport(ALC). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Cardiff to Alicante?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Cardiff to Alicante are:

Ryanair.
Vueling.
TUI Airways.

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

Vueling
Vueling

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