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Once you land, it’s easy to continue your journey to the centre of the city. For example, you can make use of the very popular express trains. The Heathrow Express goes from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paddington, the Stansted Express goes from Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool Street, whilst the Gatwick Express goes from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Victoria. This takes about 15min, 45min and 30min respectively.

Check with your airline to find out about its luggage policy, as this varies from airline to airline. This prevents being unexpectedly charged for excess weight or size when you arrive at the airport. You can also check how many bags you are permitted to take on board during the booking process. With British Airways, you have one item of cabin luggage included in the booking fee.

You can lower carbon emissions associated with your flight by using the KAYAK search engine to find flights that are kinder to the environment. For example, Iberia flies this route releasing about 58% less CO2 than the average airline. Therefore, rather than roughly 510 kg of CO2 per passenger being emitted, it emits about 213 kg.

Even though there are direct flights on this route, it may be more economical to take an indirect flight. A typical stopover for Vueling is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), whilst if you travel with Ryanair, you might transfer at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS).

Among airlines operating Alicante to London flights:

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

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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

Flights from Alicante to London usually depart from Alicante (ALC) and may arrive at 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).

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
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: 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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £73 return, compared with £161 via a stopover through Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 16% of one-stop connections

Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Alicante to London route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £69 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £98, a difference of £29. 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 Alicante to London route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Alicante to London flights, with 32% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 18%, and Night flights for 18%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:15 and lands at 02:55
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 02:35.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of £74. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Alicante to London takes 2h 40m, 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 Alicante to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £32, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Vueling 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 London flights are:

• Vueling: 84% on time
• easyJet: 76% on time
• Ryanair: 75% on time

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

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.

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 42m, compared to 6h 13m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 8h 14m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

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

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Return flights from Alicante to London range from £51 to £106, with an average of £74 over the past 12 months. Anything below £51 counts as a good deal.