Flights Brussels → Alicante
BRU → ALC
How long is the flight from Brussels to Alicante?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 2h 15m. 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 Brussels with Alicante, operating with a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320/A319 aircraft. Alicante Airport, which opened in 1967, serves as the destination for this high-volume route, handling over 13 million passengers annually.
The Brussels (BRU) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.8/100 (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 Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Alicante (ALC) heads south for about 1,458 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 15m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 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% |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 80% | 36 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BRU-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BRU-ALC
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 2h 15m. 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 4 airlines: Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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 Brussels-Alicante route is about 1,458 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.
