Rome to Alicante (FCO–ALC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR5181
FR Ryanair
73H
6:00 AM
CEST T1
8:15 AM
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W46197
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
1:37 PM
CEST T3
3:57 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4005
FR Ryanair
7M8
4:50 PM
CEST T1
7:05 PM
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4004
FR Ryanair
7M8
2:00 PM
CEST
4:05 PM
CEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W46198
W4 AeroWorld
32Q
5:42 PM
CEST
7:41 PM
CEST
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rome to Alicante
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 719 mi 2h 15m nonstop 76 1-stop hubs

FCO–ALC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and AeroWorld lead the route. The flight covers 719 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–ALC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 8 73H, 7M8 2h15
W4 AeroWorld 7 32Q 2h20
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – W4
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + W4 (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FCO to ALC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to ALC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,961
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Alicante from Rome

Nearby airports with service to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.
Metric FCO→ALC NAP→ALC
Distance from FCO 123 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 15 2
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of FCO with service to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Alicante is 0 hours the same as Rome.
FCO: CEST · ALC: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 6:00 PM in Alicante.
Distance & Flight Time
719 mi / 1,157 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Spain are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–ALC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Alicante route.
Route details
Distance719 mi / 1,157 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 13 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to ALC flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m. The route covers 719 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and AeroWorld.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from FCO to ALC. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VRN, FMM, OVD, HHN, RAK, RZE, TLS, MUC, LUX, GDN, MRS, BRS, BSL, CGN, BUD, ZAG, OPO, IBZ, LPA, BCN, AMS, RIX, BTS, EDI, BRU, PMI, ALG, EIN, CRL, BEG, LIS, ZRH, MAD, BLL, CMN, DUS, DUB, SOF, OTP, PRG, ARN, GVA, MXP, RTM, BIO, MAN, NAP, BRI, ORY, LGW, OSL, BHX, VIE, KTW, LTN, CPH, BER, FRA, KRK, LBA, WAW, CLJ, NCL, ATH, LYS, BLQ, KEF, HAM, GOT, BGO, GLA, HEL, SVQ, STN, BVA and RMO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ALC to FCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FCO to ALC

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and AeroWorld. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FCO to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to ALC ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 719 miles (1,157 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Napoli (NAP).