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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.

Among airlines operating Cardiff to Alicante flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Cardiff and Alicante. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Vueling

Flights from Cardiff to Alicante usually depart from Cardiff Wales (CWL) 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
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TUI Airways: 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 Cardiff to Alicante.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $168 round-trip, compared to $332 via a layover through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$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.

Most connecting flights from Cardiff to Alicante pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Cardiff to Alicante route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $141 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $193, a difference of $52. 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 Cardiff to Alicante route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

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.

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 9:45 pm and lands at 12:10 am.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $171. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Cardiff to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $56, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

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.

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.

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 Cardiff to Alicante range from $117 to $237, with an average of $171 over the past 12 months. Anything below $117 counts as a good deal.