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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Alicante to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:15 am and lands at 1:28 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 1:03 am.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Alicante to Barcelona-El Prat Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Alicante to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 1h 13m, covering 251 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Alicante to Barcelona-El Prat Airport range from $84 to $141, with an average of $110 over the past 12 months. Anything below $84 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $110. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $110 round-trip, compared to $169 via a layover through Madrid Barajas (MAD).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Vueling and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Alicante to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 17%, and night flights for 16%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $76 to $464. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Alicante and Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around $76 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 15m. Recent train fares are around $73, with a trip time of about 5h 27m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 4% lower. However, taking the train takes about 4+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Alicante to Barcelona-El Prat Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $50, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• NIZACARS
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Ok Mobility

Flights from Alicante to Barcelona-El Prat Airport usually depart from Alicante (ALC) and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Alicante to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Alicante to Barcelona-El Prat Airport pass through Madrid Barajas (MAD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Alicante to Barcelona-El Prat Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 20%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $101 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $125: a $24 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Vueling operates flights between Alicante and Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Some of the most popular sights in Barcelona-El Prat Airport are La Rambla, Sagrada Familia and Placa de Catalunya. These are among the most viewed places in Barcelona-El Prat Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Alicante to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.