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Flights Cologne → Alicante

CGN → ALC

11.4
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Cologne, where the airport opened in 1939, with Alicante, whose airport was inaugurated much later in 1967. Alicante's airport is a major hub, serving over 13,202,880 passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,524 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Cologne (CGN) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.4/100 (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 Cologne the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.

Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Cologne (CGN) to Alicante (ALC) heads south-west for about 1,524 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 20m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Cologne the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Alicante it is 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:20
Elevation ALC
142 ft
Est. CO₂/passenger
~152 kg

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Airlines operating CGN-ALC

Frequently asked questions about CGN-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: Norwegian Air Shuttle.

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 Cologne-Alicante route is about 1,524 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.