Cheap flights from Shanghai to Alicante from £275

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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai PVGAlicante ALC
£275
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Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai SHAAlicante ALC
£276
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Shanghai PVGAlicante ALC
£291
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Shanghai PVGAlicante ALC
£316
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai PVGAlicante ALC
£334
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Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai PVGAlicante ALC
£347
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Shanghai PVGAlicante ALC
£624
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
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£650
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
Shanghai PVGAlicante ALC
£677
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
Shanghai PVGAlicante ALC
£703
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
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£708
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Shanghai SHAAlicante ALC
£718
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How much do flights to Alicante cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£275

Cheapest round-trip

£624

Average round-trip

£814

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air China

Getting from Alicante airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: C6 bus line.

Alicante is served by Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), located 9 km southwest of the city center. This modern airport handles millions of passengers annually, particularly during the summer season. Several airport transfers to city center options are available, including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

20-35 min

€3.85; single ticket fare

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

€20 – €30; metered fare; airport supplement applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-25 min

€15 – €28; varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-25 min

€35 – €60; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

15-25 min

€25 – €60; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Costa Blanca

35-50 min

€4 – €5; requires bus connection to tram

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

scenic coastal route

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The C6 bus operates from early morning until late evening; reduced service on weekends and holidays.
  • Taxis have a fixed airport supplement; confirm the fare before departure.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during peak tourist season.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Alicante

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Alicante–Elche
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Alicante

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ChinaCCACAYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
VuelingVLGVYNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Alicante

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January15°C8°C
February15°C9°C
March17°C10°C
April19°C13°C
May22°C16°C
June26°C20°C
July29°C23°C
August29°C23°C
September26°C21°C
October23°C17°C
November18°C13°C
December16°C10°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
337
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
30°C24°C
19 Jul
32°C25°C
Monday
13 Jul
30°C24°C
20 Jul
34°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
31°C23°C
21 Jul
36°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
33°C24°C
22 Jul
35°C28°C
Thursday
16 Jul
34°C25°C
23 Jul
34°C27°C
Friday
17 Jul
31°C25°C
24 Jul
34°C26°C
Saturday
18 Jul
31°C25°C
25 Jul
36°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Alicante. The most popular airlines for this route are Air China, Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, and Wizz Air Malta. Shanghai and Alicante have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Alicante?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Alicante and London, Belfast, Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Barcelona, Riga, Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tallinn, Leeds, Nottingham, Prague, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Paris, Bucharest, Liverpool, Aberdeen.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What airports are near Alicante?
The main airport in Alicante is Alicante–Elche. It is also served by Ibiza, Valencia, Alicante–Elche, Almería, Región de Murcia, Castellón–Costa Azahar.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Alicante?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Alicante with Air China, Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Wizz Air Malta.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Alicante?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Alicante, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Shanghai and Alicante?
Traveling between Shanghai and Alicante, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
How many airports are there near Alicante?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Alicante depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Alicante arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Alicante depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Alicante arrive?

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