| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best option Cardiff Alicante | Outbound 20/10/25 direct VY1240 02h 25min | Return 11/11/25 direct VY1241 02h 30min |  Vueling Airlines |  | £157 | ||
| Cardiff Alicante | Outbound 25/08/25 2 Stopovers (AGP, IBZ) FR4951, VY2457, FR7567 34h 50min | Return 30/08/25 2 Stopovers (KIR, DUB) FR7254, FR0612, FR0634 27h 20min |  Ryanair, Vueling Airlines |  | £191 | ||
| Cardiff Alicante | Outbound 20/10/25 direct BA8048 02h 25min | Return 11/11/25 direct BA8048 02h 30min |  British Airways |  | £273 | ||
| Cardiff Alicante | Outbound 20/10/25 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0635, FR7062 11h 05min | Return 11/11/25 1 Stopover (TFN, TFS) VY3118, FR5538 18h 15min | Ryanair |  | ? | £171 | |
| Cardiff Alicante | Outbound 20/10/25 direct VY1240 02h 25min | Return 11/11/25 direct VY1241 02h 30min | Vueling Airlines |  | £171 | ||
| Cardiff Alicante | Outbound 03/09/25 2 Stopovers (AGP, MAD) VY1261, UX5036, UX4049 18h 50min | Return 15/09/25 direct VY1241 02h 35min |  Vueling Airlines, Air Europa Lineas Aereas |  | £171 | ||
| Cardiff Alicante | Outbound 20/10/25 direct VY1240 02h 25min | Return 11/11/25 direct VY1241 02h 30min | Vueling Airlines |  | £173 | ||
| Cardiff Alicante | Outbound 08/08/25 direct FR5544 02h 25min | Return 21/08/25 2 Stopovers (PMI, AGP) FR6567, VY3145, FR4950 22h 00min | Ryanair |  | £186 | ||
| Cardiff Alicante | Outbound 11/09/25 1 Stopover (BHD, BFS) EI3621, U25504 12h 10min | Return 15/09/25 direct VY1241 02h 35min |   Aer Lingus Irish Airlines, easyJet | | £196 | ||
| Cardiff Alicante | Outbound 25/08/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1092, KL2643 26h 30min | Return 30/08/25 1 Stopover (AMS) KL2644, KL1087 11h 25min |  KLM | | £215 |
Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Cardiff to Alicante
Favourite airline: KLM
KLM is the most popular airline for flights from Cardiff to Alicante.
KLM
59 %
Vueling Airlines
35 %
Aer Lingus
3 %
Cheapest weekday: Saturday
Flight tickets are cheapest on Saturday when flights cost up to 28 % less.
Stopover flights are the cheapest connection
Flights with a stopover are on average £ 4.00 cheaper than direct flights.
non stop flight
1 stop
2 stops
02h 25min
05h 40min
22h 05min
204 £
200 £
358 £
Favourite connection: via Amsterdam
Flights with a stopover in Amsterdam are the most popular connection for this route.
Route
bookings
1 stopover Amsterdam Schiphol
05h 40min, from 200 £
48 %
Direct flights
02h 25min, from 204 £
46 %
1 stopover Belfast City Belfast International
09h 15min, from 281 £
5 %
Useful information about the flight from Cardiff to Alicante
Alicante, a town with something for everybody
Alicante is an old picturesque city. Visitors can explore the Santa Barbara Castle, the largest medieval fortress in Spain and the old city quarter, while the long waterfront provides a lively area of seaside fun. Family-friendly beaches, such as Postiguet, can be found both in the heart of the town and along the coast. Alicante is also well-known for its exciting nightlife and nightclubs. Visitors can escape the city bustle by taking the boat to Tabarca Island, which is car free and has no large shops or ATMs, so cash is necessary. The tiny walled town on the island is surrounded by a nature reserve. If you are unable to find a cheap flight from Cardiff to Alicante, try looking for Bristol to Alicante.
Festivals and folklore - the best time to visit Alicante
Alicante is an all year destination, with mild winters and very hot summers. The peak season is July and August, when accommodation prices will be more expensive. Summer starts around the 20th June and is marked by bonfires celebrating St John, culminating in fireworks and the burning of large papier-mâché models on the 24th June. The Moors and Christians Festival (Moros y Cristianos) takes place between from 21st - 24th April, with spectacular re-enactments of 12th century battles between the Arabs and the Christians.
Things to know before you travel
Alicante Airport is also used by tourists heading to Benidorm, Torrevieja and other Costa Blanca resorts. Less crowded beaches can be found slightly out of the town. Valencia is the home of Paella, still very much a regional favourite. The cost of living in Alicante is around 30% lower than in London, with restaurant prices often being up to 45% lower. Spain follows Central European Summer Time/Central European time.
Useful information about the area
The airport shuttle bus runs every twenty minutes into the city centre. The 20 minute journey costs around 3.80€. Local buses also run from the airport into Alicante, as well as Benidorm, Torrevieja and Murcia etc. A taxi into Alicante costs approximately 25€. Central Alicante is compact enough to explore walking, but does have a good bus and tram network, covering the city and the Costa Blanca coastline. A single ticket for Zone 1 is around 1.35€. It is more economical to buy a rechargeable card for about 2€ and top it up with 10 journeys for about 7.60€. Taxis are less expensive than in London, but probably no quicker than public transport. Hotel prices start from around 40€ per person per night, but hostels from approximately 15€ per person per night in shared rooms can be found.
Important flight information
Flight information: Cardiff - Alicante
| Outbound and return from | 156,91 £ |
|---|---|
| Flight duration | min. 02:25 |
| Return flight duration | min. 02:30/ max. 02:35 |
| Distance | 1476 km |
| Flights per week | 4 |
| Departure airport | Airport Cardiff (CWL) |
| Arrival airport | Airport Alicante (ALC) |
| Destination country | Flights to Spain |
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Alternative flights to Alicante
- Flight Birmingham - Alicante from 114 £
- Flight London Gatwick - Alicante from 72 £
- Flight Belfast - Alicante from 112 £
- Flight Bristol - Alicante from 79 £
- Flight East Midlands - Alicante from 142 £
- Flight Liverpool - Alicante from 106 £
- Flight London Luton - Alicante from 88 £
- Flight Manchester - Alicante from 110 £
- Flight Newcastle - Alicante from 130 £
- Flight Glasgow - Alicante from 127 £
Popular destinations for onward travel
- Flight Alicante - Tenerife South from 142 £
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