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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:13 am
• Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 8:53 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Alicante:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Alicante takes 1h 13m, covering 221 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 Madrid to Alicante range from $71 to $110, with an average of $90 over the past 12 months. Anything below $71 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $90 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$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 Air Europa and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Madrid 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%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Madrid and Alicante is around $59 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 15m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $21, with a trip time of about 2h 34m. The bus is similarly priced at around $42 and takes about 5h. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 46% lower. However, those options take about 2+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Madrid to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $44, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Alicante Airport (ALC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Madrid to Alicante usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) 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 Madrid to Alicante route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Madrid to Alicante. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $80 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $94, a difference of $14.

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 Madrid and Alicante. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• Air Europa

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 Madrid to Alicante flights:

• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• 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:

• Air Europa: 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.

Book a flight with Air Europa and use a mobile app to check in between two days and one hour before you depart from Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). When you get to the airport, drop off your luggage at the check-in counter. Display your digital boarding pass barcode from your device at the boarding gates to skip the queues.

On an Iberia economy flight, you can carry one cabin bag and another personal item or accessory. A cabin bag's maximum size and weight are 22 x 15 x 9 in and 22 lbs. Stuff like handbags, briefcases, and laptops are limited to 15 x 11 x 6 in. Any additional luggage must be paid for. Since Iberia is a busy airline, your carry-on baggage may go to the hold, but you only have to pay if in excess.

If you travel frequently on this route and, in some situations, are uncertain about your travel date or time, the TimeFlex fare by Vueling Airlines can save you unnecessary surcharges. You can change your flight class on the same day or as many times as you wish and only pay the price difference. What's more, TimeFlex provides fast track and priority boarding.

For utmost comfort, better seats, and a complimentary amenity kit, book Air Europa's Premium ticket for a MAD-ALC trip. You will have a 45 inches seat pitch, 60% more recline than an economy seat, and footrests. Your amenity kit will include toiletries, a pillow, and a blanket.