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

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 09:07
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 23:32.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

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

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Alicante takes 3h 12m, 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 Edinburgh to Alicante range from £110 to £220, with an average of £156 over the past 12 months. Anything below £110 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 5% below the route average of £156. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £103 return via London Luton (LTN), compared with £159 for direct.

Jet2 is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Edinburgh to Alicante flights are:

• Jet2: 86% on time
• Ryanair: 81% on time
• easyJet: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£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 Edinburgh to Alicante flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £29, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

Alicante Airport (ALC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• DRIVALIA
• Wheego
• Wiber

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

Night 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 Edinburgh to Alicante route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

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

• London Stansted (STN) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 23% of one-stop connections
• London Luton (LTN) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Edinburgh to Alicante. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £145 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £182, a difference of £38.

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

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

• Ryanair
• easyJet
• Jet2
• Ryanair

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 54m, compared to 8h 34m via Bristol (BRS) and 8h 49m via London Stansted (STN).

Alicante is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh (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, El Mercado, and Plaza del Carmen. These are among the most viewed places in Alicante on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Alicante 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
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

There is free unlimited WiFi at Alicante Airport. You will find computers with mobile charging stations and printers at the internet access areas in the arrivals hall. Other areas where users of Alicante Airport can access the internet are near Boarding Gates B22–23, next to Boarding Gates 46–47, and near the Commercial Area on the second floor of the departures hall.

Keep yourself busy by viewing a rotating exhibition at the airport’s art gallery as you await your flight. The Scottish Art Gallery is located airside, near Gate 13. Another alternative would be watching aircraft take off, land, and turn from the WHSmith Café, Costa Coffee, near Gate 12, and the Gathering Restaurant & Lounge.

There are no trains that link the city centre to Edinburgh Airport. However, there is the option of taking the Airlink bus and a tram. A ride from the city centre to Edinburgh via the Airlink 100 Express Bus takes around 30min, and costs around £4.50. It takes approximately 35min to travel from the city centre to Edinburgh Airport by tram, and the fare is around £6.

Metered taxis are available outside the arrivals hall. The radio taxi office is open from around 09:00 to 13:00 and is located inside the arrivals hall. Trips from Alicante Airport to the city centre cost around €4.25 (£3.70). A one-way fare from Alicante Airport to Elche costs around €23 (£20).