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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 8:42 am
• Latest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 7:37 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

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

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Alicante takes 2h 22m, covering 782 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 Zurich to Alicante range from $271 to $462, with an average of $359 over the past 12 months. Anything below $271 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the $359 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $214 round-trip via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared to $364 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 Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Alicante flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $253 to $1,648. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 38% 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 Zurich to Alicante usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Alicante (ALC).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Zurich to Alicante route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Zurich to Alicante. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $320 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $398, a difference of $78.

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 SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Alicante.

Flying via Ibiza (IBZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 19m, compared with 5h 23m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) and 5h 50m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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 Zurich to Alicante flights:

• SWISS: 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:

• SWISS: 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.