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Cheapest return fare
£56
Typical prices: £93-£199
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Cheapest direct flights
£56
Typical prices: £91-£173
Ryanair
Fri 4/9Sun 13/9
MAN - ALC • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Alicante (MAN-ALC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester to Alicante that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Alicante

Sun, 4 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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19:10 - 23:00MAN  Manchester-ALC Alicante
2h 50mdirect
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00:20 - 02:15ALC  Alicante-MAN Manchester
2h 55mdirect
£56easyJet
Sun, 4 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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19:10 - 23:00MAN  Manchester-ALC Alicante
2h 50mdirect
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00:20 - 02:15ALC  Alicante-MAN Manchester
2h 55mdirect
£56easyJet
Tue, 8 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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21:15 - 01:00MAN  Manchester-ALC Alicante
2h 45mdirect
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06:45 - 08:35ALC  Alicante-MAN Manchester
2h 50mdirect
£56Ryanair
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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20:25 - 00:10MAN  Manchester-ALC Alicante
2h 45mdirect
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06:45 - 08:35ALC  Alicante-MAN Manchester
2h 50mdirect
£56Ryanair
Sun, 13 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct
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18:55 - 22:40MAN  Manchester-ALC Alicante
2h 45mdirect
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05:50 - 07:40ALC  Alicante-MAN Manchester
2h 50mdirect
£56Multiple Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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21:00 - 00:45MAN  Manchester-ALC Alicante
2h 45mdirect
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23:45 - 01:35ALC  Alicante-MAN Manchester
2h 50mdirect
£56Multiple Airlines
Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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20:55 - 08:25MAN  Manchester-ALC Alicante
10h 30m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
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23:15 - 08:55ALC  Alicante-MAN Manchester
10h 40m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
£116Vueling
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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19:35 - 07:20MAN  Manchester-ALC Alicante
10h 45m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
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06:55 - 12:45ALC  Alicante-MAN Manchester
6h 50m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
£117Vueling
Tue, 29 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
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07:45 - 11:40MAN  Manchester-ALC Alicante
2h 55mdirect
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22:05 - 23:59ALC  Alicante-MAN Manchester
2h 54mdirect
£132Jet2
Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
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07:00 - 10:50MAN  Manchester-ALC Alicante
2h 50mdirect
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11:50 - 13:45ALC  Alicante-MAN Manchester
2h 55mdirect
£133Jet2
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Manchester to Alicante flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Alicante to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Manchester to Alicante?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Manchester to Alicante departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Alicante from Manchester usually cost between £99 and £195 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £56 on easyJet (4 Oct–17 Oct).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Alicante?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Manchester to Alicante clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Manchester to Alicante, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Alicante back to Manchester, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Alicante?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Alicante, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Alicante is January, where tickets cost £69 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £181 and £139 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Alicante?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Alicante, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Alicante, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Manchester to Alicante

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Alicante

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£21
Best time to beat the crowds (43% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Manchester to Alicante

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Alicante based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Manchester to Alicante

  • Can I leave my car at Alicante Airport?

    There are several airport parking options at Alicante Airport. Low-cost options can be booked through the airport’s parking search engine, with fees starting at around €12 (£11) per day; however, availability is limited. Onsite booking options range from long-stay parking at around €17 (£15) per day to general parking at around €30 (£27) per day.

  • Are there any lounge areas at Alicante Airport?

    Alicante Airport has a lounge area located on the third floor. The Salon Ifach Lounge offers travellers runway views, a selection of snacks and beverages, WiFi connection, business/conference facilities and contemporary furniture to relax in before the flight. The cost of access to the lounge area starts at approximately €32 (£29).

  • Does Alicante Airport have an onsite hotel?

    Alicante Airport does not feature an onsite hotel, however, there are several options to choose from nearby. Ranging from around €50 (£45) to €300 (£268) per night, travellers can choose from several nearby accommodation options, including seaside villas and rural hotels. Most of the nearby hotels offer a free shuttle to Alicante Airport for those early morning flights.

  • What are the airport restaurant options in Alicante Airport?

    If you need to grab a last-minute bite before your flight back to Manchester or to your next destination, Alicante Airport has a handful of options to choose from. With cafes like Caffriccio and Costa Coffee, fast food options and full-service restaurants, you can refuel any way you like. Most of the airport’s restaurants are located on level 2 of the terminal.

  • What visa do I need to visit Alicante?

    British travellers do not need to have a visa to visit Spain on short trips of less than 90 days. Instead, you will need a UK passport that remains valid for three months after you arrive in Spain. According to Schengen State rules, you should also make sure that your passport is less than 10 years old from its issue date.

  • How can I leave my car at Manchester Airport?

    If you want to leave your car at Manchester Airport during your trip to Alicante, you will find long-stay car parks conveniently located at the terminals. Long-stay parking at Manchester Airport costs around €69 (£60) for an eight-day stay and can be pre-booked online. They are securely monitored 24 hours a day and are located just a short walk from the terminals.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to Alicante?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Alicante was £21 for a one-way ticket and £56 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Manchester to Alicante?

    On your way to Alicante, you’ll fly out from Manchester. You’ll be landing at Alicante.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Alicante?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Manchester to Alicante flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Alicante?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Manchester and Alicante, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Manchester to Alicante?

    There are direct flights from Manchester to Alicante on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Alicante, Jet2 or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Alicante are Jet2 and KLM. With an average price for the route of £159 and an overall rating of 8.2, Jet2 is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £191 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Alicante?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to Alicante.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Alicante?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Alicante from Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to Alicante?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Alicante with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to Alicante?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Alicante from Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Alicante

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Manchester to Alicante? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £35 or less one-way and £80 or less round-trip.
  • When you’re booking your flight from Manchester to Alicante, you’ll notice that Alicante itself only has one airport to choose from. Alicante-Elche Airport is the fifth-busiest airport in Spain by international passenger traffic and serves the entire Valencian community and the region of Murcia. Luckily, there are many non-stop flights available between Manchester and Alicante.
  • The direct flight time from Manchester to Alicante is just under 3 hours. Most of the flights between the two cities are operated by budget airlines Ryanair, easyJet and Eurowings. Flights with other airlines are available, however the majority of non-stop flights between Alicante and Manchester are with these airlines.
  • Travelling with youngsters? Alicante-Elche Airport features a play area on the second floor of the airport in the departures area to keep younger travellers occupied and entertained while waiting for their return flights or the flight to their next destination. There is also a lactation room in this area for mothers travelling with infants.
  • Getting to Alicante city centre after your flight from Manchester to Alicante is easy enough. The C6 bus takes passengers from the airport terminal building to Alicante city centre every twenty minutes. If you’re travelling onto Elche, you can take the 1A bus that arrives once every hour. Fares for these buses are around €3.85 (£3.50).
  • If you’d like to travel by train, you’ll have to catch the connecting C6 bus to the RENFE/TRAM station. From here, you can catch a train to Alicante city centre. If you’re travelling on from Alicante, you can take a train to several other areas throughout Alicante, Valencia, Murcia and the rest of Spain.
  • If you want to find cheap flights from Manchester to Alicante and minimise your carbon footprint when you travel, you can find low-emission routes with KAYAK’s CO2 search filter. Flights from Manchester to Alicante with Ryanair are generally greener and more cost-effective options and can lower your carbon output by around 40%. Most Ryanair flights from Manchester to Alicante are direct, although some routes may include one layover in Madrid. Choosing flights with a layover can increase your travel costs and add around 10 hours to your journey time.
  • Alicante Elche Airport (ALC) has plenty of facilities for passengers who want to hire a car when they arrive. Travellers landing at Alicante Airport will find a wide range of car hire desks available inside the main arrivals terminal.
  • To get from Manchester city centre to Manchester Airport (MAN), passengers can take the northern TransPennine Line from Manchester Piccadilly train station. This train departs very regularly and will get you to the airport in around 35min. Tickets for this journey usually cost around €5 (£4).

Prefer to fly direct from Manchester to Alicante?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Manchester to Alicante.
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Direct departures

Manchester to Alicante

Monday

Jet2,Ryanair,Ryanair, +1 more

Jet2,Ryanair, +2 more

Tuesday

Jet2,Ryanair,easyJet, +1 more

Jet2,Ryanair, +2 more

Wednesday

Jet2,Ryanair,easyJet

Jet2,Ryanair, +1 more

Thursday

Jet2,Ryanair,easyJet

Jet2,Ryanair, +1 more

Friday

Jet2,Ryanair,Ryanair, +1 more

Jet2,Ryanair, +2 more

Saturday

Jet2,Ryanair,easyJet

Jet2,Ryanair, +1 more

Sunday

Jet2,Ryanair,Ryanair, +1 more

Jet2,Ryanair, +2 more

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Direct returns

Alicante to Manchester

Monday

Jet2,Ryanair,Ryanair, +1 more

Jet2,Ryanair, +2 more

Tuesday

Jet2,Ryanair,easyJet, +1 more

Jet2,Ryanair, +2 more

Wednesday

Jet2,Ryanair,easyJet

Jet2,Ryanair, +1 more

Thursday

Jet2,Ryanair,easyJet

Jet2,Ryanair, +1 more

Friday

Jet2,Ryanair,Ryanair, +1 more

Jet2,Ryanair, +2 more

Saturday

Jet2,Ryanair,easyJet

Jet2,Ryanair, +1 more

Sunday

Jet2,Ryanair,Ryanair, +1 more

Jet2,Ryanair, +2 more

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Other airlines flying from Manchester to Alicante

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Manchester to Alicante according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.