Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Alicante are usually found in January or September, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2026.
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November
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January
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£59
Good one-way deal
£35 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£3 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Alicante?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Alicante. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.
The best time to book flights from Madrid to Alicante is 35 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Alicante?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Alicante (average of £24). Flying from Madrid to Alicante in November is currently the most expensive (average of £47). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to ALC?
Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Alicante. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madrid to Alicante as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Madrid to Alicante
Explore weekly flight availability from Madrid to Alicante. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 February 2026.
The most flights from MAD to ALC are scheduled on a Wednesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).
How often are flights from Madrid to Alicante delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Madrid and Alicante have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Madrid to Alicante flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Madrid to Alicante flights?
Over the past year, Iberia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Alicante
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alicante. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Alicante. Reviews last updated 20 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Europa from Madrid to Alicante have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
There was no order to board the plane and the flight was delayed. They should do it by zone to make it more organized
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How popular is this Madrid to Alicante flight route?
The Madrid Barajas to Alicante flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid to Alicante round-trip?
Currently priced at £42, Air Europa will fly you from Madrid to Alicante and back. In addition to Air Europa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Air Europa is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Alicante?
Consider airBaltic (82%), Royal Air Maroc (82%) or LATAM Airlines (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Madrid to Alicante.
Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Alicante that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Alicante flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Alicante?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Alicante.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Alicante?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Alicante by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Alicante?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Alicante (average of £24). Flying from Madrid to Alicante in November is currently the most expensive (average of £47). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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