Flights Alicante → Cardiff
ALC → CWL
Route overview
The flight route operates between Alicante and Cardiff, with the Airbus A320 aircraft serving this connection. The airport in Alicante, which opened in 1967, connects to Cardiff's airport, a hub that sees nearly 857,397 passengers annually.
The Alicante (ALC) → Cardiff (CWL) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 minutes.
Heading to Cardiff: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Alicante (ALC) to Cardiff (CWL) heads north for about 1,474 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 16m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Cardiff it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating ALC-CWL
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Frequently asked questions about ALC-CWL
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-Cardiff route is about 1,474 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.
