Flights Brussels → Alicante
BRU → ALC
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 13.8/100 (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 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 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating BRU-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BRU-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 4 airlines: Ryanair, Iberia Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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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.
