Bournemouth to Alicante (BOH–ALC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
BOH–ALC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 866 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 9 | 7M8 | 2h20-2h25 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 2 | 73H | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Alicante from Bournemouth
| Metric | BOH→ALC | SOU→ALC | BRS→ALC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOH | – | 24 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 2 | 37 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 20m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
BOH: BST · ALC: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bournemouth, it's 7:00 PM in Alicante.
British passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 113.40 per person per day, minimum EUR 1,020.60 for any stay, as set by Spanish authorities). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. The Canary Islands and Balearic Islands are part of the Schengen zone and count toward the same 90 days.
Direct flights from London to Madrid run 2 hours 25 minutes, to Barcelona 2 hours 15 minutes, to Malaga 2 hours 50 minutes. Budget carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Wizz Air) serve dozens of UK-Spain routes from regional airports. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for short visits but an International Driving Permit (IDP) is technically required for car rental, though most rental agencies accept the UK license alone.
BOH–ALC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOH to ALC
Bournemouth Airport (BOH) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BOH to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOH to ALC is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 866 miles (1,393 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza and Copernicus Wrocław. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Southampton (SOU), Bristol (BRS) and Exeter, Devon (EXT).