Köln (Cologne) to Alicante (CGN–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.
CGN–ALC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Eurowings lead the route. The flight covers 947 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 10 | 73H | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| EW Eurowings | 8 | 73H | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Alicante from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→ALC | DUS→ALC | HHN→ALC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 10 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 38m | 2h 35m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · ALC: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 6:00 PM in Alicante.
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CGN–ALC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to ALC
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Eurowings. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CGN to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to ALC is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 947 miles (1,524 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Palma de Mallorca, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and London Gatwick. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) and Weeze (NRN).