Köln (Cologne) to Alicante (CGN–ALC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGN–ALC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Eurowings lead the route. The flight covers 947 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 11 | 7M8 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| EW Eurowings | 2 | 319 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
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 | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 40m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CET · ALC: CET
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 Eurowings and Ryanair. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to ALC ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 947 miles (1,524 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via BGY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) and Weeze (NRN).