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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.

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.

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

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $139 round-trip and layover options via Milan Malpensa (MXP) at $134.

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.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 11% of one-stop connections

Madrid Barajas (MAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the London to Alicante route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $131 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $159, a difference of $28. 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 London to Alicante route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Alicante flights, with 44% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Alicante are Alicante City Centre, Playa del Postiguet and Alicante Port. These are among the most viewed places in Alicante on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 7:47 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 12:37 am.

The flight takes about 2h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $140. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London to Alicante takes 2h 37m, 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.

One-way fares from London to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $37, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

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
• Jet2: 80% on time

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

Night 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 42m, compared with 6h 44m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 6h 58m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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.

Alicante Airport (ALC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Record go
• Wheego
• DRIVALIA
• Wiber

Round-trip flights from London to Alicante range from $90 to $219, with an average of $140 over the past 12 months. Anything below $90 counts as a good deal.