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

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 7:45 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 12:35 am.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

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

A nonstop flight from London to Alicante takes 2h 35m, covering 913 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 to Alicante range from $89 to $214, with an average of $138 over the past 12 months. Anything below $89 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the $138 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $137 round-trip, compared to $223 via a layover through Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

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 to Alicante flights are:

• Vueling: 81% on time
• British Airways: 81% on time
• easyJet: 79% 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 $22–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Alicante flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $42, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Alicante Airport (ALC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from London to Alicante may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually 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 to Alicante route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

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

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from London to Alicante. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $130 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $156, a difference of $26.

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

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

• easyJet
• Ryanair
• Jet2
• British Airways
• Wizz Air
• Vueling

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 02m, compared with 6h 26m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 6h 55m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Alicante is 1 hour ahead of London (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 to Alicante flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection
• Jet2: 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:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Wizz Air: 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.

To transfer to the city centre of Alicante from the Alicante-Elche Airport, take a taxi that you will find in front of the terminal. The one-way journey from the airport to the city centre will take about 20 minutes and should cost you approximately £17. If you prefer public transport, there is the C6 bus stopping near the Departures area that costs about £4.

There are no hotels on the airport grounds however you can find a few hotels in close proximity to Alicante Airport. Hotel Areca is a 4-star option near the airport and has an airport shuttle service available for an additional charge. For those who are interested in budget accommodation options, there is ibis Hotel Alicante located within a short drive from the airport.

Families travelling to Athens with children will find some basic facilities that should make their time at the Alicante Airport smoother, for example a children’s play area where kids can burn off some energy before a flight. Mothers can also use parents’ rooms where they can feed their baby in private.

Yes, you can find frequent flights from London to Alicante with easyJet and Ryanair. Note that both easyJet and Ryanair use more than one airport in London for flights on this route, so it might happen that you depart from London Luton Airport and arrive at London Gatwick Airport.