Cardiff to Alicante (CWL–ALC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CWL–ALC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Vueling, Ryanair and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 916 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: BA | 6 | 320 | 2h25 | – | – | BA |
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 7M8 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
| BY TUI Airways | 2 | 7S8 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Alicante from Cardiff
| Metric | CWL→ALC | BRS→ALC | EXT→ALC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CWL | – | 27 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 37 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 25m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
CWL: BST · ALC: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff, 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.
CWL–ALC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CWL to ALC
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways, Ryanair and Vueling. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CWL to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CWL to ALC ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 916 miles (1,474 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via ACE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bristol (BRS), Exeter, Devon (EXT) and Bournemouth (BOH).