- Must visit
MARQ Museo Arqueológico de Alicante
Award-winning archaeological museum with immersive exhibits on Alicante and Mediterranean history; one of the city’s strongest museum visits.
Flights from Lyon to Alicante depart on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $47 (€39) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 579 miles (933 km) distance in 1h 50m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 579 miles (933 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Flights per day 29 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$180
Average price
$886
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Flights per day
46
Distance
933 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Alicante will cost around $886 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $180.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Alicante without transferring at least once.
VY1223 · VY1300
VY1221 · VY1302
LH5673+
LH1174
LH1083 · LH1174
SN3773 · SN3594
IB5295 · IB5002
VY1221 · VY1302
LH5673+
LH1174
AH1035 · AH2004
KL1432+
KL2643Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 579 miles (933 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$263 Average price | $122 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price | $295 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 44m Average total duration 16h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Alicante:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Alicante costing on average $163 (€134).
A bus is $141 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Alicante costing on average $263 (€217).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 44m.
Bus takes on average 16h 14m.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Alicante flights for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9852+ VY8251 · VY1302 | On time 5:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h50 | 9:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9852+ VY8249 · VY1306 | On time 5:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 17h45 | 11:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9852+ VY8249 · VY1302 | On time 5:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h50 | 9:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB1186 · IB1015 | 6:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h45 | 8:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1186 · IB1011 | 6:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h55 | 1:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH98 · LH1848 | 6:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h00 | 5:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH1174 | 6:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h05 | 4:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH1186+ LX2176 | 6:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h45 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1426+ KL2643 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h55 | 9:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1426+ KL2541 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 26h55 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1426+ KL2647 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h30 | 4:00 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1426+ KL2617 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h05 | 12:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
5380 · 5260+ VY8251 · VY1302 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h10 | 9:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 3 transfers | |
5380 · 5260+ VY8249 · VY1302 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h10 | 9:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 3 transfers | |
5380 · 5260+ VY8249 · VY1306 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 17h05 | 11:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 3 transfers | |
SN3594 · SN3773 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h45 | 6:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3594+ SN2611+ LH1174 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h25 | 4:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3594+ LX787+ LX2176 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h05 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9854+ VY8249 · VY1302 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 13h13 | 9:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9854+ VY8249 · VY1306 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h08 | 11:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
12554+ VY8249 · VY1302 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 13h13 | 9:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2247+ LH1848 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h00 | 5:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2247+ SN2644+ SN3773 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h25 | 6:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY1221 · VY1306 | 9:40 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h55 | 11:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5295 · IB5002 | 9:40 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h00 | 9:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221 · VY1302 | 9:40 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h00 | 9:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5295 · IB5006 | 9:40 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h55 | 11:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221 · VY1304 | 9:40 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h55 | 4:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5295 · IB5004 | 9:40 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h55 | 4:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428+ KL2647 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h05 | 4:00 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428+ KL2541 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 23h30 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428+ KL2643 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h30 | 9:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673+ LH1174 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h00 | 4:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673+ LH1190+ LX2176 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h40 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9862+ VY8249 · VY1302 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h40 | 9:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9862+ VY8249 · VY1306 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 12h35 | 11:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9862+ VY8247 · VY1322 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 21h15 | 8:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB1180 · IB1015 | 12:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h30 | 8:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3588+ SN3771 | 1:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h05 | 8:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3588 · SN3773 | 1:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h40 | 6:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1432+ KL2541 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h20 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1432+ KL2643 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 9:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1432+ KL4016 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 24h35 | 2:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
5192+ VY8247 · VY1322 | 4:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 16h15 | 8:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
5192+ BA317 · BA456+ BA7120 | 4:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 21h05 | 1:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 3 transfers | |
IB5297 · IB5006 | 4:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h30 | 11:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1223 · VY1302 | 4:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h35 | 9:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1223 · VY1306 | 4:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h30 | 11:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5297 · IB5002 | 4:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h35 | 9:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
V72612 | 4:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h00 | 6:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
9868+ VY8247 · VY1322 | 5:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h15 | 8:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1434+ KL2541 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h10 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434+ KL4016 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 20h25 | 2:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434+ KL2643 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 26h20 | 8:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1079+ SN2618 · SN3771 | 6:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h20 | 8:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
AH1037 · AH2004 | 6:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 23h20 | 6:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
AH1081 · AH2016 | 7:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h25 | 8:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
AH1081 · AH2020 | 7:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 21h20 | 4:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA363 · BA456+ BA7120 | 9:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h20 | 1:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Award-winning archaeological museum with immersive exhibits on Alicante and Mediterranean history; one of the city’s strongest museum visits.
Contemporary art museum in the old town with notable 20th-century Spanish art and a strong permanent collection in a historic building.
Fine arts museum focused on 19th- and 20th-century painting from Alicante and the Valencian region, housed in a restored palace.
Alicante’s signature palm-lined promenade with its famous mosaic paving; a must for walking by the marina.
Picturesque old quarter of whitewashed houses, steps, flowers, and viewpoints; highly photogenic and popular online.
Central city beach area below Santa Bárbara Castle, popular for sea views, strolling, and easy access from downtown.
Traditional Alicante rice cooked in fish stock and usually served with alioli. It is one of the city’s most emblematic seafood rice dishes.
Rice dish made with cuttlefish or squid and squid ink, giving it a deep black color and rich Mediterranean flavor.
A coastal rice and fish specialty from the Alicante area, prepared with robust fish broth and served as a comforting traditional meal.
Well-known hilltop restaurant with modern Mediterranean cuisine, tasting menus, and excellent views over Alicante and Santa Bárbara Castle.
Classic Alicante restaurant and tapas bar known for high-quality seafood, rice dishes, and a lively, polished atmosphere.
Stylish central venue popular for creative tapas, rice dishes, cocktails, and an energetic upscale dining scene.
Generally cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona. Good value for meals and coffee, while summer hotels near the beach can cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; round up taxis. Tipping is appreciated, not obligatory.
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Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport -> Luceros
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