Flights Alicante → Barcelona
ALC → BCN
How long is the flight from Alicante to Barcelona?
The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 56 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
This flight route operates between Alicante and Barcelona, using an Airbus A320 aircraft. The airport in Alicante opened in 1967, while the destination airport in Barcelona has a longer history, having been established back in 1916 and currently serves over 41 million passengers annually.
The Alicante (ALC) → Barcelona (BCN) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Barcelona the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Barcelona: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) heads north-east for about 404 km, a flight time of roughly 56m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Barcelona it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 80% | 36 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating ALC-BCN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ALC-BCN
The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 56 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Alicante-Barcelona route is about 404 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
