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

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 08:33
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 00:08.

The flight takes about 2h 38m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Stansted Airport to Alicante.

A direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Alicante takes 2h 38m, covering 940 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 London Stansted Airport to Alicante range from £61 to £146, with an average of £96 over the past 12 months. Anything below £61 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% below the route average of £96. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £95 return, compared with £101 via a stopover through Milan Malpensa (MXP).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£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 London Stansted Airport to Alicante flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Stansted Airport to Alicante are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £33, which is 33% 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:
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Record go
• Wheego
• DRIVALIA
• Wiber

Flights from London Stansted Airport to Alicante usually depart from London Stansted (STN) and arrive at Alicante (ALC).

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 London Stansted Airport to Alicante route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

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

• Rotterdam The Hague (RTM) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Belfast Intl (BFS) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Glasgow Intl (GLA) – 17% of one-stop connections

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the London Stansted Airport to Alicante route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £84 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £111, a difference of £27. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Ryanair
• Jet2

Flying via Milan Malpensa (MXP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 09m, compared to 10h 54m via Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and 14h 41m via Glasgow Intl (GLA).

Alicante is 1 hour ahead of London Stansted Airport (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 London Stansted Airport to Alicante flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Jet2: 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
• Ryanair: 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.

Yes, there are two airlines that offer a direct route between these two airports. You can choose from a range of flight departure times offered by Ryanair and Jet2 so that the flight fits around your schedule. If you search for a flight with flexibility around the day you want to leave and return, there is a good chance you will find cheaper options too.

Yes, you can make sure you get through security quicker when at Stansted Airport. You must book at least 24h prior to your departure, and the cost is about £5 per person. Once you’ve booked, you will receive a QR code and a time slot in which you must pass through security. This is a great option for travelling during peak times when the airport can get very busy.

Should you want to stay in a hotel the night before your flight, there are plenty of options available to you. If, for example, you are catching an early morning flight, then you might want to stay at the Holiday Inn, which is only a short journey to the terminal building on the morning of your flight.

Once you’ve landed at Alicante Airport, there are several options for you to get to the centre. You can get the C6 bus, which costs about €3.85 (£3.30) and takes approximately 25min. This leaves every half an hour or so throughout the day and can be located just outside the terminal building. You can also get a taxi from the taxi rank outside the terminal building. These cost approximately €21 (£18) and take around 15min.

Alicante Airport provides baggage storage facilities for passengers who need to temporarily store their luggage. The Left Luggage office is located in the Check-In hall on Level 2 of the terminal building, with options for short-term and long-term storage. A day’s storage rate comes to around €7 (£6.08).

If you’re keen to keep your carbon emissions to a minimum, then flying with low-cost airlines Ryanair or Jet2 is recommended. With either airline from Stansted Airport to Alicante you can catch flights that reduce your carbon footprint by an impressive 48%.

The Long Stay Car Park at London Stansted Airport is the best option if you want to pay the lowest rate. It's recommended to pre-book your parking space to get the best rate, which for an 8-day stay will cost around £60. This also includes a 15 minute shuttle bus ride to the terminal building.

In both Terminal N (also known as Terminal 1) and Terminal S Arrivals Halls (Terminal 2), you'll find the car hire desks located on the ground floor of the airport. To collect your vehicle, the car hire facility is located in the car parks adjacent to the terminal building, and you can catch a free shuttle bus outside the terminal.