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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:50
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 22:45.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

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

A direct flight from Leeds to Alicante takes 2h 50m, covering 1,077 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 Leeds to Alicante range from £95 to £202, with an average of £139 over the past 12 months. Anything below £95 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 11% below the route average of £139. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £138 return, compared with £155 via a stopover through Dublin (DUB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£75 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 Jet2 and Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Leeds 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 Leeds to Alicante are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £72, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Alicante Airport (ALC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £17 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Leeds to Alicante usually depart from Leeds/Bradford (LBA) and arrive at Alicante (ALC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Leeds to Alicante route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

Connecting flights from Leeds to Alicante most commonly pass through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 93% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Leeds to Alicante. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £115 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £154, 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.

2 airlines operate flights between Leeds and Alicante. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Jet2

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 29m, compared to 10h 56m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

• 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:

• Ryanair: 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.

Unfortunately, there are no hotels on site or within easy walking distance of the airport. Hotel Areca is 3min away and has a shuttle service, but charges a fee for this.

Viking Airport Parking is a 2min shuttle bus away and the cheapest option at around £25 a day. The long-stay car park is a 7–9min walk to the terminal and costs around £27 a day, while the mid-stay car park is a 2–3min walk and costs around £35 a day. The short-stay car park is slightly closer and costlier at a 2min walk and around £36 a day, and a premium short-stay option is again just slightly closer at a 1–2min walk, but includes complimentary fast-track security access for 4 people. Finally, with Meet & Greet you drop your car off directly in front of the terminal to be parked by a valet service, for around £56 a day.

FLYER buses cover the A1 route from Leeds; the A2 route between Bradford, the airport, and Harrogate; and the A3 route between Bradford, Shipley, and the airport. The Keighley Bus Company also has connections to Keighley, Ilkley, and Otley.

Alicante–Elche is connected to several bus lines including route C6 to Alicante city centre, route 1A to Elche, and route 1B to Elche and Arenales del Sol. The bus stops are located on the second floor of the airport terminal. There are also buses to the cities of Murcia and Cartagena, and the towns of Benidorm, Calpe, Jávea, Denia, Santa Pola, and Torrevieja. Check online for route maps, schedules, and fares. Airport taxis are available just outside the arrivals hall. Taxis run on a meter and a trip to Elche will likely cost around €25 (£22).