Flights Nuernberg → Alicante
NUE → ALC
Route overview
The flight route operates from Nuremberg, where the airport opened in 1955, to Alicante, with its airport having been inaugurated in 1967. The destination airport serves over 13 million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in Spain.
The Nuernberg (NUE) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.1/100 (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 Nuernberg the average ATFM delay is 3.8 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nuernberg (NUE) to Alicante (ALC) heads south-west for about 1,553 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nuernberg the average ATFM delay is 3.8 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 NUE-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about NUE-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.
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The Nuernberg-Alicante route is about 1,553 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.
