Barcelona to Elche flights
Elche lies 425 km (264 mi) south-west of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Barcelona | Elche | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 1.7 million | 234,765 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | BCN, 12 km out | ALC, 13 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Barcelona
Barcelona is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO, 76 km), Reus Airport (REU, 87 km).
Arriving in Elche
Elche is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | ALC | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,842 ft | 142 ft |
| Region of Murcia International Airport | RMU | 63 km (39 mi) | 9,842 ft | 644 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Elche from Barcelona?
425 km (264 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Barcelona.
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Elche by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Elche?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Which airports are used for Barcelona to Elche flights?
Typically Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC); Elche also has RMU.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.