Alicante to Cardiff (ALC–CWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ALC–CWL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Vueling and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 916 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 7M8 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| VY Vueling | 4 | 320 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| BY TUI Airways | 2 | 7S8 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cardiff from Alicante
| Metric | ALC→CWL | IBZ→CWL | PMI→CWL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ALC | – | 112 mi | 198 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 2 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 28m | 2h 20m | 2h 8m |
Travel Essentials
ALC: CEST · CWL: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 5:00 PM in Cardiff.
Spanish passport holders enter the UK visa-free for up to 6 months as tourists or business visitors. Since Brexit, you must use a passport. Spanish national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No minimum validity period beyond that is required.
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ALC–CWL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ALC to CWL
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Vueling and TUI Airways. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ALC to CWL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ALC to CWL is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 916 miles (1,474 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Palma de Mallorca, Amsterdam and Ibiza. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI).