Flights Birmingham → Alicante
BHX → ALC
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 13/100 (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 Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 58.0 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 58.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Alicante it is 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating BHX-ALC
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Frequently asked questions about BHX-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 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.
