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

• Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 10:20 am
• Latest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 7:55 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

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

A nonstop flight from Cardiff to Alicante takes 2h 25m, covering 916 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.

Round-trip flights from Cardiff to Alicante range from $114 to $229, with an average of $165 over the past 12 months. Anything below $114 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of $165. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $163 round-trip, compared to $373 via a layover through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$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 easyJet and Vueling. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $104 to $932. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cardiff to Alicante are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $213, which is 222% above the typical average for this route.

Alicante Airport (ALC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• DRIVALIA
• Wheego
• Wiber

Flights from Cardiff to Alicante usually depart from Cardiff Wales (CWL) and arrive at Alicante (ALC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Cardiff to Alicante route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

Most connecting flights from Cardiff to Alicante pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Cardiff to Alicante. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $137 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $198, a difference of $61.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Cardiff and Alicante.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Alicante are Playa del Postiguet, Plaza de Calvo Sotelo and Teatro Principal de Alicante. These are among the most viewed places in Alicante on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cardiff to Alicante flights:

• Ryanair: 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:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TUI Airways: 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, it does. You can locate the car hire centre at Alicante Airport Floor 0 of the Arrivals Hall, next to the Exact Change currency exchange desk. Some of the local and international providers on hand to help you with a vehicle include Sixt, Centauro, and Europcar.

Exact Change manages foreign exchange counters near the Baggage Reclaim Hall, Floor 0 of the Arrivals Hall, and also near the Car Hire Centre, Floor 0 Arrivals Hall, for your convenience. Euronet and Bankia (Servired) operate ATMs at several locations around the main terminal building.

Although Alicante Airport has no onsite accommodations, there is a good list of hotels within proximity of the terminal buildings that provide airport transfer shuttle service for a small surcharge. Three of them are Casa Alberola Alicante - Curio Collection by Hilton, El Plantio Golf Resort, and Hotel Areca, all within 10 miles of Alicante Airport.

Alicante Airport is one of several international airports serving the east coast of Spain, overlooking the Balearic Sea. There are several cities/towns accessible from Alicante Airport including Xabia (Javea) about 38 miles northeast, Jumilla approximately 56 miles west, and Murcia about 51 miles southwest.