Madrid to Alicante (MAD–ALC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–ALC is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Iberia and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 222 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 21 | CRK | 1h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| IB Iberia | 21 | CRK | 0h52-1h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 14 | 738, 73H | 1h05-1h10 | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa | 14 | 73H | 1h05-1h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 7 | CRK | 1h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | 73H | 1h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | CRK | 1h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BT airBaltic | 7 | CRK | 1h15 | – | – | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | CRK | 1h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
| YW Air Nostrum | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Alicante from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→ALC | VIT→ALC | BIO→ALC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 171 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 105 | 7 | 13 |
| Flight time | 0h 52m | 1h 20m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CET · ALC: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Alicante.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–ALC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to ALC
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from Royal Air Maroc, avianca, ITA Airways, British Airways, airBaltic, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Iberia, Air Europa and Air Nostrum. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to ALC ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 222 miles (357 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 173 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Alava (VIT) and Bilbao (BIO).