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Among airlines operating Alicante to London Gatwick Airport flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

5 airlines operate flights between Alicante and London Gatwick Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Ryanair
• British Airways
• Vueling
• Jet2

Flights from Alicante to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Alicante (ALC) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

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

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Alicante to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $108 round-trip, compared to $127 via a layover through Madrid Barajas (MAD).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and Vueling. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Connecting flights from Alicante to London Gatwick Airport most commonly pass through:

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Alicante to London Gatwick Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $97 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $151, a difference of $54. 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 Alicante to London Gatwick Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Alicante to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 16%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Alicante to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 8:45 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:35 am.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $108. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Alicante to London Gatwick Airport takes 2h 40m, covering 889 miles.

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 Alicante to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $43, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Ryanair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Vueling has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Alicante to London Gatwick Airport flights are:

• Ryanair: 85% on time
• Vueling: 84% on time
• easyJet: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 77% of the time on average.

Morning 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 Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 00m, compared with 5h 06m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour behind Alicante (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Alicante to London Gatwick Airport range from $78 to $147, with an average of $108 over the past 12 months. Anything below $78 counts as a good deal.