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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 8:40 am
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 12:15 am.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

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

A nonstop flight from Dublin to Alicante takes 2h 50m, covering 1,080 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 Dublin to Alicante range from $168 to $298, with an average of $221 over the past 12 months. Anything below $168 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $221. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $137 round-trip via Birmingham (BHX), compared to $221 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to Alicante flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dublin to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $33, which is 70% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Dublin to Alicante usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Alicante (ALC).

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 Dublin to Alicante route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 7 minutes.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Leeds/Bradford (LBA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 10% 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 25% on the Dublin to Alicante route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $198 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $262, a difference of $64. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Ryanair
• Aer Lingus

Flying via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 19m, compared with 6h 22m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 7h 34m via Bristol (BRS).

Alicante is 1 hour ahead of Dublin (Central European Time vs Irish 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 Dublin 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
• Aer Lingus: 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.

You’ll find several airlines offering direct flights between Alicante and Dublin. Ryanair offers flights with direct routes from Dublin to Alicante. You will also find direct flights offered by Aer Lingus. If you’re flying with KLM, you can expect to find flights with a single layover in Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

There are a couple of transport options available from Alicante Airport to the city centre. One of the more preferred options is to take an airport taxi. This trip will generally take around 15min to reach the city centre and will cost roughly €21. Another option is to take the C-6 bus line from outside the main building on the second floor. This trip will cost around €8 and can take close to 30min.