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Among airlines operating Birmingham to Alicante flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Jet2: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Birmingham and Alicante. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Jet2
• easyJet

Flights from Birmingham to Alicante usually depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Alicante (ALC).

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

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Birmingham to Alicante.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $132 round-trip via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared to $190 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair and Jet2. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Birmingham to Alicante most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 6% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Birmingham to Alicante route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $164 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $223, a difference of $59. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Birmingham to Alicante route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Birmingham to Alicante flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Alicante are Alicante City Centre, Playa del Postiguet and El Corte Ingles. These are among the most viewed places in Alicante on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Birmingham to Alicante:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:38 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:23 am.

The flight takes about 2h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% below the route average of $190. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Birmingham to Alicante takes 2h 38m, covering 980 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Birmingham to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $52, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

easyJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Birmingham to Alicante flights are:

• easyJet: 89% on time
• Ryanair: 79% on time
• Jet2: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 80% of the time on average.

Night 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.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 07m, compared with 6h 10m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) and 7h 18m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Alicante is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Alicante Airport (ALC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Goldcar Rental SP
· Record go
· Wheego
· DRIVALIA
· Wiber

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to Alicante range from $131 to $269, with an average of $190 over the past 12 months. Anything below $131 counts as a good deal.