Flights Moscow → Alicante
DME → ALC
Route overview
The flight route connects Moscow to Alicante, using both Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-400 aircraft. Originating from an airport established in 1964, the journey ends at Alicante Airport, which opened three years later in 1967 and currently handles over thirteen million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Moscow (DME) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.2/100 (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 Moscow the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Moscow (DME) to Alicante (ALC) heads west for about 3,425 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Moscow the average ATFM delay is 2.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vueling Airlines (VY) | 89% | 19 min | 0.0% |
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
Airlines operating DME-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about DME-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 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
