Alicante to Amsterdam (ALC–AMS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ALC–AMS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Transavia, KLM and Vueling lead the route. The flight covers 1,002 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV Transavia | 40 | 32Q, 73H | 2h31-2h50 | – | – | – |
| KL KLM | 35 | 32Q, 73H | 2h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| VY Vueling Also: QR | 21 | 320 | 2h50-3h16 | – | – | QR |
| U2 easyJet | 3 | 320 | 2h23 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Amsterdam from Alicante
| Metric | ALC→AMS | VLC→AMS | IBZ→AMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ALC | – | 84 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 11 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 122 | 151 | 74 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 8m | 2h 18m |
Travel Essentials
ALC: CEST · AMS: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam.
Spanish passport holders enter the Netherlands freely as EU and Schengen citizens. There is no border control on flights from Spain. A valid Spanish passport or national ID card is all you need. No visa, registration, or advance paperwork is required for any length of stay.
If you plan to stay longer than 4 months, register with the local municipality (gemeente) to get a BSN (citizen service number). This is required for opening bank accounts, signing rental contracts, and accessing healthcare. Registration is free and done in person at the gemeente office. Book the appointment online because wait times can stretch to several weeks in Amsterdam.
Trains depart directly from inside the terminal (Schiphol Plaza) to Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). Direct intercity trains also serve Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven without requiring transfers. NS Hispeed connects to Brussels (1h 50m) and Paris CDG (3h 20m).
Taxis use a meter; Amsterdam Centraal costs €35–50. Ride-hail apps (Uber, Bolt) are cheaper at €25–40. Car rental agencies are at the terminal. Bus 397 to Leidseplein is the budget option (€5.50).
Temperate maritime climate, mild and frequently overcast year-round. Winters are cold (0–7°C) with regular rain and occasional snow or freezing fog. AMS handles de-icing efficiently but heavy snowfall (rare) causes cascading delays across the network. Fog is the primary winter disruption risk, particularly November through February.
Summers are warm (17–24°C) with long days and moderate rain. Thunderstorms in July–August cause brief but sharp delays. Strong crosswinds from the North Sea affect small aircraft year-round. Pack a waterproof layer regardless of season.
ALC–AMS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ALC to AMS
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia, KLM, Vueling and easyJet. With 122 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ALC to AMS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ALC to AMS is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,002 miles (1,613 km). There are approximately 122 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 242 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC), Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) and Granada (GRX).