Norwich, Norfolk to Alicante (NWI–ALC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR5887
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:55 PM
GMT
10:40 PM
CET
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5886
FR Ryanair
73H
4:55 PM
CET
6:40 PM
GMT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Norwich, Norfolk to Alicante
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 998 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

NWI–ALC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 998 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NWI–ALC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 4 7M8 2h45
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (4 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, NWI to ALC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NWI to ALC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
216
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 Norwich, Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.
Metric NWI→ALC STN→ALC SEN→ALC
Distance from NWI 70 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 4 38 5
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 40m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of NWI with service to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Alicante is 1 hour ahead of Norwich, Norfolk.
NWI: GMT · ALC: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Norwich, Norfolk, it's 7:00 PM in Alicante.
Distance & Flight Time
998 mi / 1,607 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

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.

NWI–ALC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norwich, Norfolk to Alicante route.
Route details
Distance998 mi / 1,607 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: NWI
IATA / ICAONWI / EGSH
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation117 ft / 36 m
Destination: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NWI to ALC flights.
Nonstop flights from Norwich Airport to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 998 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from NWI to ALC. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Alicante is 1 hour ahead of Norwich, Norfolk.
Yes, return flights from ALC to NWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STN, SEN and LTN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NWI to ALC

Norwich Airport (NWI) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NWI to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NWI to ALC ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 998 miles (1,607 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via AMS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London, Essex (STN), Southend-on-Sea, Essex (SEN) and Luton, Luton (LTN).