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

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 08:45
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 02:35.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Alicante to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Alicante to London Gatwick Airport takes 2h 40m, 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.

Return flights from Alicante to London Gatwick Airport range from £58 to £110, with an average of £81 over the past 12 months. Anything below £58 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of £81. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £81 return, compared with £95 via a stopover through Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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

• Ryanair: 85% on time
• Vueling: 84% on time
• easyJet: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 77% 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 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Alicante to London Gatwick Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Alicante to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £31, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

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

Morning 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.

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 London Gatwick Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Connecting flights from Alicante to London Gatwick Airport most commonly pass through:

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Alicante to London Gatwick Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £72 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £113, a difference of £40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• easyJet
• Ryanair
• British Airways
• Vueling
• Jet2

Flying via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 00m, compared to 5h 06m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Alicante to London Gatwick Airport flights:

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

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

Car hire companies are based around North Terminal; there are yellow signs in the terminals to direct you to them. You can choose from different companies such as Alamo, Europcar and SIXT.

Long-stay parking is located only about 3min from the terminal. The price for one week of parking begins at around €48 (£40). We recommend making the reservation online to secure a good deal. You can have confidence in the parking system, as there is 24-hour CCTV, covered spaces and electric charging points too.

Only about a 5min walk away from North Terminal and a short shuttle away from South Terminal, Premier Inn London Gatwick is one of the closest hotels to the airport. It provides a 24-hour shuttle every day of the week. There is a restaurant on site, and late checkout can be requested for an extra cost, giving you until 16:00 to move to your next destination.

Most flights on this route are operated by either easyJet or Ryanair. Both airlines offer one small free personal bag on board. If you want to take an extra piece of hold luggage on board with you, you can pay an extra fee. Both airlines allow the option to add a checked piece of luggage of 23 kg, subject to a cost increase.