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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 8:34 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:19 am.

The flight takes about 2h 49m.

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

A nonstop flight from Manchester to Alicante takes 2h 49m, covering 1,044 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 Manchester to Alicante range from $118 to $249, with an average of $174 over the past 12 months. Anything below $118 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 6% below the route average of $174. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $136 round-trip via Cork (ORK), compared to $173 for nonstop.

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

• Ryanair: 76% on time
• easyJet: 72% on time
• Jet2: 65% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 72% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair and Jet2. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Alicante flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Manchester to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $64, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Manchester to Alicante usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Alicante (ALC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Manchester to Alicante route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

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

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Manchester to Alicante. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $152 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $200, a difference of $48.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Ryanair
• easyJet
• Jet2
• Ryanair

Flying via Bilbao (BIO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 57m, compared with 5h 12m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) and 7h 41m via Milan Malpensa (MXP).

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

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Jet2: 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
• Jet2: 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.