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Cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Alicante

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. 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 Duration1 h and 5 mFlights between Madrid and Alicante take, on average, 1 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£22Cheapest price for a flight between Madrid and Alicante found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportAdolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas AirportWhen flying from Madrid to Alicante

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

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

Airlines flying this routeIberia, Air EuropaAirline(s) with flights between Madrid to Alicante

One-way average Price£41The average price for a flight Madrid - Alicante at Opodo is £41, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 223 mi

Madrid airports

Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Alicante airports

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

Book your Madrid to Alicante flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Madrid to Alicante (Spain) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £22, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Madrid to Alicante takes roughly 1 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Madrid–Alicante route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD)
Arrival airport: Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC)

The weather in Alicante

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Alicante, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 31ºC
Lows: down to 6ºC
Hottest month: August
Coldest month: January
Driest month: July
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from Madrid to Alicante

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Madrid to Alicante:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Alicante. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Madrid to Alicante

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

When you fly from Madrid to Alicante the average price is £41. 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 Madrid to Alicante at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Madrid to Alicante is 22 £. 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 Madrid to Alicante?

The most popular months to book a flight from Madrid to Alicante are January, December and May, based on the searches of our customers.

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

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

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

The total flight time between Madrid and Alicante is of around 1 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 223.39 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 Madrid?

While in Madrid temperatures can reach an average of 24º 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 7º ºC average in Madrid.

Which airports have flights between Madrid and Alicante?

The main airport route flying between Madrid and Alicante is: Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport(ALC). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Madrid to Alicante?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Madrid to Alicante are:

Air Europa.
Iberia.

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