$31 Find Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante - Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:35 am and lands at 8:07 am
• Latest: departs at 7:20 pm and lands at 9:52 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 32m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante.

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante takes 2h 32m, 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.

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante range from $100 to $219, with an average of $149 over the past 12 months. Anything below $100 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $149 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $149 round-trip, compared to $233 via a layover through Zurich (ZRH).

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

• Vueling: 81% on time
• British Airways: 81% on time
• easyJet: 78% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Alicante flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $48, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Alicante Airport (ALC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• DRIVALIA
• Wheego
• Wiber

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 London Gatwick Airport to Alicante route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $132 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $161, a difference of $29.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• easyJet
• Ryanair
• British Airways
• Jet2

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 26m, compared with 10h 56m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 11h 14m via Zurich (ZRH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Alicante are Playa del Postiguet, Plaza de Calvo Sotelo and Teatro Principal de Alicante. These are among the most viewed places in Alicante on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Alicante flights:

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

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

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

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

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

If you’re flying with Ryanair or Vueling from North Terminal at Gatwick (LGW), lounges include the Club Aspire Lounge, the No1 Lounge, the Clubrooms, and My Lounge. Air Europa departs from South Terminal, which has the same lounges as North Terminal. Prices per person range from around £25 to £40, and entry can be booked online beforehand.

Your best options for getting to central Alicante from the airport are either by bus or taxi. A taxi ride takes around 20min and costs approximately €20 (£17) at a fixed rate. The C6 bus takes you from the airport to the city centre. It runs every 20min and a one-way fare costs around €4 (£3.50).

For travellers with disabilities, Gatwick Airport (LGW) is well equipped. Special assistance is best booked in advance, and can be done via the airport website. Facilities at the airport include a calm space in the form of a sensory room, ideal for travellers with dementia, cognitive impairments or autism. Eagle hoists, allocated seating areas and oxygen therapy (available upon request) are among the other facilities on offer.

Yes, Gatwick Airport (LGW) has six hotels to choose from, suitable for any budget. All are within easy reach of or located directly within the North and South terminals. Bloc, YOTELAIR, and the Hilton hotels are within or adjacent to South Terminal, while the Hampton by Hilton, Sofitel, and Premier Inn are by North Terminal.