Flights Birmingham → Alicante
BHX → ALC
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Alicante?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 2h 24m. 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 Birmingham with Alicante, offering travelers access to a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Embraer 175, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, and Airbus A320. Alicante Airport, which opened in 1967, serves over thirteen million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in Spain.
The Birmingham (BHX) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.1/100 (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 Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Alicante (ALC) heads south for about 1,579 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 24m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
Airlines operating BHX-ALC
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Frequently asked questions about BHX-ALC
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 2h 24m. 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 1 airline: Ryanair.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Alicante, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Birmingham-Alicante route is about 1,579 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
