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Among airlines operating Zurich to Alicante flights:

• SWISS: offers free seat selection

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

Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Alicante.

Flights from Zurich to Alicante usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Alicante (ALC).

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

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Alicante:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 184 € return via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared with 314 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 20 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Alicante most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 2% of one-stop connections

Madrid Barajas (MAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Zurich to Alicante route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 276 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 343 €, a difference of 67 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Zurich to Alicante route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 36 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Alicante flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Alicante are Alicante City Centre and Playa del Postiguet. These are among the most viewed places in Alicante on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 and lands at 8:42
• Latest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 19:37.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of 309 €. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Alicante takes 2h 22m, covering 2.027 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.

One-way fares from Zurich to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 115 €, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Ibiza (IBZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 19m, compared to 5h 23m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) and 5h 50m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Alicante Airport (ALC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 1 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Record go
• Wheego
• DRIVALIA
• Wiber

Return flights from Zurich to Alicante range from 234 € to 398 €, with an average of 309 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 234 € counts as a good deal.