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Flights Amsterdam → Alicante

AMS → ALC

10.9
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Amsterdam to Alicante, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft. Alicante Airport, which opened in 1967, serves as the destination and handles over 13.2 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,613 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Amsterdam (AMS) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.

Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Alicante (ALC) heads south for about 1,613 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 26m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Alicante it is 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:26
Elevation ALC
142 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~161 kg

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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%

Frequently asked questions about AMS-ALC

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 Amsterdam-Alicante route is about 1,613 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.