Flights Alicante → Brussels
ALC → BRU
Route overview
The flight route connects Alicante, whose airport opened in 1967, with Brussels. Serving one of Europe's busiest airports by passenger traffic with nearly 18.9 million passengers annually, this route is well-traveled and offers flights using a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320, and Airbus A319.
The Alicante (ALC) → Brussels (BRU) route is operated by Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 minutes.
Heading to Brussels: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Alicante (ALC) to Brussels (BRU) heads north for about 1,458 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 15m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Brussels it is 1.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating ALC-BRU
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ALC-BRU
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 4 airlines: Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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The Alicante-Brussels route is about 1,458 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.
