Flights Rome → Alicante
FCO → ALC
Route overview
This flight route operates from Rome, where the airport opened in 1947, to Alicante, whose airport was inaugurated in 1967. The destination airport serves over 13 million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in Spain.
The Rome (FCO) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.4/100 (medium), 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 Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Alicante (ALC) heads west for about 1,157 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 52m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 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 FCO-ALC
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-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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The Rome-Alicante route is about 1,157 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.
