Cheap flights from Bournemouth to Alicante

February is the cheapest month on this route, so winter trips cost less than the same flight at the height of the season. Fares are listed from October through to August, and prices climb towards the Spanish summer months when demand from beach travellers rises. School holidays in both countries and the Christmas period also push fares up, so booking early for those dates pays off. Midweek departures outside the peak season are generally the calmer, cheaper choice.

Ryanair, Jet2 and Easyjet all sell low-cost fares, so the ticket price covers your seat and little else. Cabin bag allowances differ between them, and checked luggage, seat selection and priority boarding appear as extras at booking. All three fly the route direct from Bournemouth International to Alicante, which keeps journey time short and removes any connection risk. Compare what each fare includes before you add-ons, since a slightly higher base fare can work out cheaper once bags are counted in.

Alicante airport is a compact single-terminal building, so you will not spend long walking from the gate to baggage reclaim. It sits close to the city, and buses run from right outside the terminal into central Alicante, with taxis and hire cars available at the same level. In the first hours after landing, the main decisions are simple: buy a bus ticket at the machine or counter, or join the taxi rank outside. Allow extra time at the bus stop if you arrive when flights from northern Europe land together.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

112, 061, 091

Driving side

right

Calling code

+34

Internet domain

.es

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Alicante

366 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Madrid)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Bournemouth has one airport, so confirm your ticket really departs from Bournemouth International and not a London airport.
• Check the cabin bag size and any checked baggage costs with Ryanair, Jet2 or Easyjet before you pay.
• Make sure your passport meets Spain's entry requirements and stays valid for your whole trip.
• If you travel in the Spanish summer or around school holidays, book early to avoid the highest fares.
• Look at how you will get from Alicante airport into the city before you land.
• Compare the total cost including extras, not just the base fare.