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If you’re flying with Ryanair or Vueling from North Terminal at Gatwick (LGW), lounges include the Club Aspire Lounge, the No1 Lounge, the Clubrooms, and My Lounge. Air Europa departs from South Terminal, which has the same lounges as North Terminal. Prices per person range from around £25 to £40, and entry can be booked online beforehand.

Your best options for getting to central Alicante from the airport are either by bus or taxi. A taxi ride takes around 20min and costs approximately €20 (£17) at a fixed rate. The C6 bus takes you from the airport to the city centre. It runs every 20min and a one-way fare costs around €4 (£3.50).

For travellers with disabilities, Gatwick Airport (LGW) is well equipped. Special assistance is best booked in advance, and can be done via the airport website. Facilities at the airport include a calm space in the form of a sensory room, ideal for travellers with dementia, cognitive impairments or autism. Eagle hoists, allocated seating areas and oxygen therapy (available upon request) are among the other facilities on offer.

Yes, Gatwick Airport (LGW) has six hotels to choose from, suitable for any budget. All are within easy reach of or located directly within the North and South terminals. Bloc, YOTELAIR, and the Hilton hotels are within or adjacent to South Terminal, while the Hampton by Hilton, Sofitel, and Premier Inn are by North Terminal.

As this is a short flight and easyJet is a low-cost airline, you will not receive a complimentary vegan meal when you fly. You will find a great selection of snacks and even a meze box with delicious vegan treats for a minimal fee.

Iberia does offer unaccompanied minor flights and guarantees the safety of the child or children from the departure area, throughout the journey until they are handed back to parents. Book this service online to ensure peace of mind for your children between 5 and 11 that are flying unaccompanied.

Ryanair does allow passengers to take their service animals on flights free of charge. Your pet can sit at your feet in the cabin as long as they are appropriately restrained for the duration of the flight. The animal will need to be booked in at the same time as your own ticket booking and be up to date with inoculations and documents.

Passengers with babies under the age of 2 will be allowed an extra piece of hand luggage on board, as well as a baby bag weighing up to 5 kgs. You can check in items such as prams, car seats and cots at no additional cost.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Alicante flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Jet2: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• easyJet
• Ryanair
• British Airways
• Vueling
• Jet2

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vueling: 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

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £113 return, compared with £174 via a stopover through Zurich (ZRH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £24–£74 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 Airbus A321neo variants.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Madrid Barajas (MAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the London Gatwick Airport to Alicante route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £99 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £122, a difference of £23. 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 London Gatwick Airport to Alicante route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 11 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Alicante flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Alicante are Alicante City Centre, Alicante Port, and Playa del Postiguet. These are among the most viewed places in Alicante on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:10 and lands at 07:45
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 23:50.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of £113. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante takes 2h 35m, 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.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £28, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Vueling: 81% on time
• British Airways: 81% on time
• easyJet: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

Night 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 Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 07m, compared to 11h 19m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 16h 07m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

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

Alicante Airport (ALC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Record go
• Wheego
• DRIVALIA
• Wiber

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante range from £75 to £168, with an average of £113 over the past 12 months. Anything below £75 counts as a good deal.