Dublin to Alicante (DUB–ALC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DUB–ALC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 1,081 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 86 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 19 | 7M8 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| EI Aer Lingus | 5 | 320 | 2h52 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Alicante from Dublin
| Metric | DUB→ALC | BFS→ALC | NOC→ALC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DUB | – | 85 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 24 | 22 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 55m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
DUB: IST · ALC: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dublin, it's 7:00 PM in Alicante.
Irish passport holders enter Spain freely as EU citizens. No visa, no fee, no time limit on stays. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so passport control applies on arrival from Dublin. A valid Irish passport or Passport Card is sufficient.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the Oficina de Extranjeria or local police station for a Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Union (green card). The fee is EUR 12. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient resources (roughly EUR 600 per month per person) plus health insurance. An empadronamiento (municipal registration) at the town hall is needed separately for most administrative purposes, including opening a bank account. A NIE (Numero de Identidad de Extranjero) is assigned at registration and acts as your tax and identity number in Spain.
Direct flights from Dublin to Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Alicante run 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes on Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and Iberia. Seasonal routes cover Palma, Faro-adjacent Seville, and the Canary Islands. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Spain is the most popular destination for Irish emigrants and retirees in the EU, so English-speaking communities and services exist in most coastal cities. Irish driving licenses are valid for the first 6 months of residence; after that, exchange through the DGT is required.
Dublin Bus route 747 (Airlink) runs from the city centre (O'Connell Street) to the airport in 30–50 minutes, costing €7 one-way or €12 return. DART rail does not serve the airport directly; the nearest station requires a bus connection. Ride-shares from the city centre typically cost €20–35 depending on traffic.
The M50 and M1 motorways feed into the airport; short-term parking in Terminal 1 or 2 costs from €4/30 min, while long-stay lots (P3/P4) are significantly cheaper for multi-day trips. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours on the M50.
DUB–ALC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUB to ALC
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from Aer Lingus and Ryanair. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DUB to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUB to ALC ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,081 miles (1,740 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
86 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SDR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Belfast (BFS), Charlestown (NOC) and Shannon (SNN).