Flights Amsterdam → Alicante
AMS → ALC
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Alicante?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 2h 26m. 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
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.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). 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 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 AMS-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about AMS-ALC
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 2h 26m. 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 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.
