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

• Earliest: departs at 06:55 and lands at 10:08
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 01:48.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Alicante to Edinburgh.

A direct flight from Alicante to Edinburgh takes 3h 13m, covering 1,227 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.

Return flights from Alicante to Edinburgh range from £89 to £165, with an average of £122 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 19% above the £122 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £117 return via London Luton (LTN), compared with £122 for direct.

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

• Ryanair: 81% on time
• easyJet: 70% on time
• Jet2: 70% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Alicante to Edinburgh flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Alicante to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £23, which is 66% below the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from Alicante to Edinburgh usually depart from Alicante (ALC) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Alicante to Edinburgh route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

Most connecting flights from Alicante to Edinburgh pass through London Luton (LTN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Alicante to Edinburgh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £113 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £151, a difference of £38.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Alicante and Edinburgh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• easyJet
• Jet2
• Ryanair

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

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh Castle, and Usher Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Alicante to Edinburgh flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: 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
• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a checked bag in Economy class class

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