Flights from Lisbon to Alicante

Lisbon to Alicante Flights: An Overview 

Alicante, the bustling Spanish city on the Mediterranean coast is a popular holiday destination that offers sun seekers more than just an average day on the beach. From the bustling bars in the old quarter to its palm-lined esplanade, there is much to explore in this city that dates back to Roman times. The airport it located just nine kilometers from the city center and flights from Lisbon to Alicante run throughout the whole day, seven days a week. The fastest direct flights take around two hours 15 minutes, and many other options for indirect flights are also available.

Which airlines fly from Lisbon to Alicante?

A host of different airlines provide flights from Lisbon to Alicante daily. Tap Portugal operates direct and affordable flights from Lisbon to Alicante, departing Lisbon Airport in the late morning every day. The Spanish budget airline vueling offers the most frequent service with up to eight flights into Alicante each day. However, all of these services require a stop-over in Barcelona, increasing the journey time. Other indirect flights are serviced by airlines such as Iberia, Airfrance and KLM, operated by Transavia Airlines.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Alicante?

Flight time from Lisbon to Alicante depends on whether the flight is direct or indirect, and the amount of changes and layovers. The fastest direct flight to complete the 917 kilometer route from Lisbon to Alicante takes two hours 15 minutes and is with the flag-carrier airline of Portugal, TAP Air Portugal. Iberia airline offers up the second fastest time with a flight time of three hours 35 minutes, however this is an indirect flight and includes a stop-over in Madrid. Many other indirect flights vary heavily in journey time, with vueling's fastest service taking four hours 25 minutes, and some other services taking upwards of 20 hours.

How many flights are there from Lisbon to Alicante?

While there is only one daily direct flight from Lisbon to Alicante, provided by Tap Portugal, there are around 100 weekday indirect flights, with a lower number available on the weekends. Departures are available throughout the day, with the cheapest airline carrier vueling providing three daily indirect flights that depart in the mid-morning, early-afternoon and evening. Other airlines such as Iberia and Airfrance offer up to 10 services every day, however some of these flights include multiple stopovers.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Lisbon to Alicante?

Departure airport: Lisbon Portela Airport is the main international gateway to Portugal, and stands on the north-east side of the city, 7 kilometers from the center. The Aerobus shuttle bus is inexpensive and takes around 20 minutes to reach the airport. Alternatively, travelers can reach the airport in as little as 15 minutes using the metro service. Taxi services take around 20 minutes but are considerably more expensive. In terms of facilities, Lisbon Airport boasts multiple restaurants, snack-bars and cafes, duty-free shopping, ATMs and conference rooms. The airport also offers facilities for disabled people. Unlimited WiFi is available throughout the airport.

Arrival airport: Alicante airport is located 9 kilometers south-west of Alicante city, in the municipality of Elche. Local buses to Alicante are available from the airport and stop outside the departure area. These bus services take an average of 40 minutes to arrive in Alicante center. Taxis are also available but are more expensive. Facilities in the airport includes 50 shops, bars and restaurants, free WiFi, taxi stands and car rental desks. The main terminal building is also wheelchair accessible and there are two hotels situated within 5 minutes of the airport.