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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cork to Alicante:

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 10:05
• Latest: departs at 16:50 and lands at 19:25.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cork to Alicante.

A direct flight from Cork to Alicante takes 2h 35m, covering 2,620 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Cork to Alicante range from €133 to €237, with an average of €190 over the past 12 months. Anything below €133 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €139 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with €193 for direct.

Ryanair is the only airline operating Cork to Alicante flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €27–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Cork to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €77, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Alicante Airport (ALC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• DRIVALIA
• Wheego
• Wiber

Flights from Cork to Alicante usually depart from Cork (ORK) and arrive at Alicante (ALC).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cork to Alicante route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

Most connecting flights from Cork to Alicante pass through London Stansted (STN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Cork to Alicante. Monday is the cheapest departure day at €140 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €237, a difference of €97.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Cork and Alicante.

Alicante is 1 hour ahead of Cork (Central European Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Alicante are Playa del Postiguet, El Mercado, and Plaza del Carmen. These are among the most viewed places in Alicante on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cork to Alicante flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You won’t find any hotels or guestrooms at Alicante Airport, but there are several options close by. From the Alicante Airport, Hotel Dona Isabel, Hostal Meseguer, and the Hostal La Posada are within 2.7 km away. Neither of the three hotels offers a shuttle service to Alicante Airport. The 4-star Hotel Areca, which has its own spa, is 2.5 km from the airport and operates a shuttle to the airport between 05:00 and 21:00 for around €5.

Alicante Airport (ALC) is about 14 km from Alicante city centre. The two options to reach Alicante from the airport are bus and taxi. The C-6 Bus Service operates from 06:00-23:00 and buses leave approximately every 30min. A single ticket costs around €4 and the journey to central Alicante takes around 25min. Taxis are available 24/7 and can be found outside the main arrivals terminal. A trip into central Alicante should cost around €21 between 05:00-24:00 and about €23 between 00:00-05:00. Depending on traffic, the taxi should have you downtown in about 15min.