Direct Alicante–Gibraltar Flights Move Closer After Historic EU Deal

Direct flights between Alicante and Gibraltar are moving closer after Gibraltar secured a landmark post-Brexit agreement with the European Union. The deal allows Gibraltar Airport to become an external entry point for the Schengen travel area, enabling EU airlines to serve Gibraltar and potentially opening the door for Spanish and European carriers to launch new routes.

Although no airline has yet announced a direct Alicante service, the Gibraltar Government is actively seeking further connections and is expected to discuss potential routes with carriers. A direct flight to Alicante could be particularly attractive due to the large British and international population in the Costa Blanca region, as well as Gibraltar's popularity as a short-break and shopping destination for Britons living in Spain.

The route would cover around 485 kilometers and have a flying time of just over one hour, significantly cutting down the current travel time from Alicante by road or via connecting flights.

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