Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Alicante Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Alicante one hour ahead of Bristol.
Each week, there are 29 Bristol Airport to Alicante Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, take the 05:55 Jet2 flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:50 with Ryanair.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BRS to ALC flight.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
You can fly nonstop to Alicante, Spain. Take to the skies with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Bristol Airport to Alicante Airport:
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Jet2 ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BRS to ALC flights, with 96.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Alicante Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BRS and ALC:
Barcelona Airport
Bilbao Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
$35 is the lowest price for a one-way Bristol Airport to Alicante Airport flight. A return flight starts from $64. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BRS to ALC.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Alicante Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
80% of flights departing from Bristol Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of BRS.
Central Bristol to Bristol Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near BRS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bristol Airport to Alicante Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bristol Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Alicante Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and discover more of Alicante and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Alicante Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Alicante Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Alicante. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Bristol Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you want to explore Alicante during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRS to ALC in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Spain, consider Logroño, about 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are key highlights.