Zurich to Alicante (ZRH–ALC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
LX2174
LX Swiss
223
6:50 AM
CEST
9:05 AM
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX2172
LX Swiss
290
6:55 AM
CEST
9:10 AM
CEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX2176
LX Swiss
223
4:50 PM
CEST
7:10 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX2175
LX Swiss
223
12:50 PM
CEST
3:10 PM
CEST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX2177
LX Swiss
32B
7:04 PM
CEST
9:21 PM
CEST
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zurich to Alicante
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 783 mi 2h 15m nonstop 60 1-stop hubs

ZRH–ALC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 783 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–ALC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss 12 223, 290 2h15-2h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – LX
290 Embraer E190-E2 – LX
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (12 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, ZRH to ALC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to ALC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,460
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 Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.
Metric ZRH→ALC FDH→ALC BSL→ALC
Distance from ZRH 47 mi 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 12 2 9
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 30m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH 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 Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · ALC: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Alicante.
Distance & Flight Time
783 mi / 1,260 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland and Spain are both Schengen members. Swiss 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 ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

ZRH–ALC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Alicante route.
Route details
Distance783 mi / 1,260 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to ALC flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m. The route covers 783 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Swiss.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to ALC. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BSL, PAD, ACE, BLQ, FRA, CLJ, RAK, LPA, BEG, FCO, BIO, AMS, OPO, SVQ, IBZ, RIX, MXP, DUB, WAW, CGN, BCN, LUX, OTP, LGW, LIS, PMI, EDI, MAD, MUC, GVA, BRI, MAN, WRO, LTN, ORK, BER, ZAG, KRK, GDN, DUS, BRS, BRU, VIE, BUD, CPH, NAP, HAM, PRG, ARN, OSL, BRE, CMN, GOT, POZ, MRS, KEF, BHX, ATH, HEL and SOF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ALC to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FDH, BSL and FMM. 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 ZRH to ALC

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to ALC ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 783 miles (1,260 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Friedrichshafen (FDH), Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) and Memmingen (FMM).