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Cheapest return flight
£49
Typical prices: £86-£200
Vueling
Wed 10/10Wed 17/10
LGW - ALC • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£16
Typical prices: £37-£100
Ryanair
Tue 9/10
BRS - ALC • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Ryanair, easyJet, and others. Average duration is 2h 45m.
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Most flights • 165 per week
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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Cheapest • 27% average savings
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Alicante

 
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Recent return flight deals to Alicante

Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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15:55 - 19:35LGW  London Gatwick-ALC Alicante
2h 40mdirect
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06:05 - 07:50ALC  Alicante-LGW London Gatwick
2h 45mdirect
£49Vueling
Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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18:30 - 21:55LGW  London Gatwick-ALC Alicante
2h 25mdirect
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16:20 - 17:55ALC  Alicante-LGW London Gatwick
2h 35mdirect
£49Ryanair
Thu, 10 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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12:30 - 16:05LGW  London Gatwick-ALC Alicante
2h 35mdirect
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11:40 - 13:20ALC  Alicante-LGW London Gatwick
2h 40mdirect
£49easyJet
Sun, 11 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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05:40 - 09:20LGW  London Gatwick-ALC Alicante
2h 40mdirect
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23:35 - 01:10ALC  Alicante-LGW London Gatwick
2h 35mdirect
£49easyJet
Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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16:30 - 20:10LTN  London Luton-ALC Alicante
2h 40mdirect
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20:55 - 22:35ALC  Alicante-LTN London Luton
2h 40mdirect
£49Wizz Air
Sun, 18 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
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16:30 - 20:15LTN  London Luton-ALC Alicante
2h 45mdirect
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20:55 - 22:30ALC  Alicante-LTN London Luton
2h 35mdirect
£49Wizz Air
Thu, 15 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
Ryanair Logo
09:05 - 12:40LTN  London Luton-ALC Alicante
2h 35mdirect
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07:05 - 08:40ALC  Alicante-LTN London Luton
2h 35mdirect
£49Ryanair
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 18:10LGW  London Gatwick-ALC Alicante
2h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:35 - 01:10ALC  Alicante-LGW London Gatwick
2h 35mdirect
£49Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:40 - 09:20LGW  London Gatwick-ALC Alicante
2h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 19:45ALC  Alicante-LGW London Gatwick
2h 40mdirect
£49Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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21:15 - 00:55LGW  London Gatwick-ALC Alicante
2h 40mdirect
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10:50 - 12:25ALC  Alicante-LGW London Gatwick
2h 35mdirect
£51Vueling
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for United Kingdom to Alicante flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United Kingdom to Alicante with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Alicante?

London Gatwick Airport to Alicante is the cheapest route at £49 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. London Luton Airport to Alicante is the most popular connection with return deals from £49.

How much is a flight to Alicante?

A return flight to Alicante costs £132 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from London average £105, while Newquay runs a bit higher at £122.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Alicante?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Alicante at £123 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at £156.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Alicante?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Alicante with an average price of £73 return.
•May (£168) and August (£153) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Alicante?

Night flights to Alicante are the cheapest at £119 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at £154.

What is a good deal for flights to Alicante?

Flights under £86 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Alicante at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•London £67
•Norwich £72
•Bristol £80.

When are flights to Alicante the cheapest?

Flights to Alicante are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Alicante

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for flights to Alicante

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£16
Best time to beat the crowds (45% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Alicante

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Your questions about flights to Alicante, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I get from Alicante airport to Alicante city centre?

    To get to Alicante from the airport you can either take a taxi or a bus. Alicante has an official airport taxi service called Radio Taxi Elche; they are the cars with green stripes along the length of the vehicle, and the coat of arms of the city of Elche on the doors. If you need any information they have an info desk in the arrivals hall which is open from 9am to 1am. As for buses, bus route C6 runs between the airport and Alicante centre every 20 minutes, every day of the year. It stops at key points in the city, at the train station, and connects with the Metropolitan Tram.

  • Can I rent a car from Alicante airport?

    If you’re looking to rent a car after your flight to Alicante, you’ll find a number of car rental companies at the Alicante airport terminal at level 0. They are all generally open between 7am to midnight, 7 days a week, you can book online ahead of time or just walk up to one of the desks.

  • Which budget airlines fly to Alicante airport?

    Vueling, Ryanair and easyJet all offer direct flights to Alicante airport, with Ryanair running more frequent flights during the day. Other airlines flying to Alicante include Blue Air and Jet2, though they don’t run as many services.

  • Is there a car park at Alicante airport?

    Alicante airport has both short term and long term car parks available, with the official long term car park a short 3-minute walk from the terminal. If you have a motorcycle, there is a free motorcycle parking area next to the long term car park.

  • Which UK airports offer direct flights to Alicante?

    Direct flights to Alicante are available from a wide range of UK airports. If you’re travelling from London, you can fly direct from London Luton and from London Stansted with Ryanair. You can also fly direct from Manchester Airport, East Midlands Airport, and Birmingham Airport with Ryanair. Direct Alicante flights are also available from Edinburgh Airport and from Belfast Airport. If you’re travelling from Edinburgh, you can fly direct with Ryanair, while from Belfast International you can fly with Jet2 or with easyJet.

  • Do I need a visa to visit Alicante?

    UK travellers do not need a visa to travel to Alicante in Spain. Instead, you will just need your British passport, which must remain valid for the duration of your stay. Before you travel, you should also make sure that your passport is less than 10 years old on the date you enter Spain and that it will stay valid for at least three months after your Alicante trip. This will give you plenty of flexibility in case of travel delays or immigration issues while abroad.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Alicante?

    Ryanair operates the most flights from the United Kingdom to Alicante at 165 per week, and for this route Ryanair is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Kingdom to Alicante. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Alicante from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Alicante varies depending on your departure city:

    • from Newquay: 2h 20m
    • from Bristol: 2h 25m
    • from Belfast Intl Airport: 2h 55m
    • from Glasgow Intl Airport: 3h 05m
    • from Aberdeen: 3h 14m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Alicante?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Alicante are from:
    • London, from £49 return

  • How many flights serve Alicante?

    Alicante receives 55 flights per day and 383 per week from across the world. London has the most flights to Alicante with 109 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Alicante is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Alicante is around £86 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Alicante?

    Last-minute fares to Alicante – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 5% below the average return fare of £132. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Alicante?

Your guide to booking Alicante flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Alicante, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Alicante, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around £86 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Alicante in January. Return fares historically average £73 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to £35 per return. Evening flights to Alicante average £119 compared to £154 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Alicante, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Ryanair includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, easyJet includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Jet2 includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Alicante, a few great places to start are Playa del Postiguet, El Mercado, and Plaza del Carmen. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Flights to Alicante airport with children are made much easier with the services and areas dedicated to make your trip easier. Children play centres are available throughout the terminal, both in the arrivals area on level 0 and in the boarding zone on level 2. Baby rooms are also available in both areas and are equipped for changing nappies and children’s toilet areas. Finally, there’s a free highchair loan service in the luggage collection area.
  • If you need to store your luggage or if you need to courier it home, you can head to the Left Luggage office which can help you with anything luggage related including suitcase packing and assistants to carry your luggage through the terminal.
  • Alicante airport’s Business Centre offers halls for hire should you need one for a meeting, a conference or a reception. They are all equipped with multimedia presentation devices.
  • After a bit of a quiet time? You can purchase a pass for the VIP lounge which is located in the third floor boarding area on P3. It can be used for both Schengen and non-Schengen flights, and is open between the hours of 6am and 10pm, and a little longer between the months of March to October.
  • Once you’re in Alicante, you can use one of the three public transport options available to move around. Other than the buses and the metro system, Alicante has a tram system which allows you not only to go around the city, but also connects Alicante to some of the cities nearby.
  • If you want to reduce your carbon emissions on UK flights to Alicante-Elche Airport, it is best to fly from London Luton Airport with Ryanair. Flights on this route will lower your carbon output by more than 35% and take just under 3h. Flights on this route also cost around the same as other standard routes.
  • If you need medical assistance for minor injuries or for first aid emergencies when you land in Alicante, the airport has an on-site Medical Centre, which is located on Level 0 inside the Arrivals Hall.
  • Want to exchange some money after flights to Alicante? Passengers can use the Currency Exchange Offices at Alicante-Elche Airport. Currency exchange stations can be found on Level 0 inside the Arrivals Hall and next to the Baggage Claim. There is also an ATM inside the Arrivals Hall.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Alicante

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Alicante? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Jet2Overall score based on 204 reviews
6.1Entertainment
7.2Food
8.7Crew
7.7Comfort
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Apart from the delay, it was very good. Crew were great and the plane was great - looked like a newer one.

8.0 ExcellentCheeky, Aug 2026
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Apart from the delay, it was very good. Crew were great and the plane was great - looked like a newer one.

Generally excellent but a couple of areas could be improved. After boarding we were delayed a full 20 mins whilst various ground crew, flight crew, captain faffed around counting and recounting passengers. Said discrepancy between computer and manual. All OK in the end. So why o why did it take 20 mins to find all OK? No sense of urgency shown Secondly the seat base is just not supportive/resilienfor a 4½ hour journey - backside really aching by journey end.

The staff are just so friendly travelling alone was a bit scary but they made me feel comfortable and nothing was to much bother I loved how one of the girls was talking to the old ladies she really took time thank you jet2 shame I can’t get home with u guys 🥲

On time flight. Reasonable comfortable but a bit cramped. Excellent jet 2 staff as usual.

A good flight with friendly crew and check-in but disembarking was chaotic and badly managed

There is nothing I can think.of that jet2 need to improve They offer a great package. Very efficient

Excellent outbound flight to Arrecife on a new very clean Airbus with great flight crew. Flight was only delayed around 10-15 mins and boarding was very good. Comms from pilots and crew was very welcoming and excellent throughout flight.

I liked boarding the crew were excellent but the seats are too close together for such a long flight.

The seats could be better as they’re not very comfortable and the arms would be better padded. Only place we found to fill our water bottles was at the Castle Rock bar who had one small sticker on one pillar saying they would refill your bottles with tap water for free! Need some/more refill stations around the departure area.

Nice seats with matching colour coded seat belts to make it easy to identify the correct two parts.

Was a really good flight and so fast always try to get the first 5 road if you can

Almost as usual, half an hour take off dilay, on the other hand - the checked in baggage arrived as magic super quickly. By the way - why do you ask to rate the food and entertainment on flights without them? at least offer the option of "Not Relevant" or similar...

Comfy seats, great cabin service and a very relaxed experience

Basic service for the basic price. Efficient and cost effective, so ticked all the right boxes.

To complex. So many types of fare. This made the boarding a caos.

Needs faster boarding procedure. Not their fault but should still take into account indifferent flyers.

I am writing to demand an immediate refund and compensation for the absolutely unacceptable experience I endured with VUELING this week. On Monday, my flight was canceled, and despite this, I have yet to receive any refund. I was then taken to a hotel in a terrible location, where no food or even water was provided. The next day, I was rebooked on another flight, for which I had to personally cover an additional €50 in transportation costs—only to have that flight canceled as well. After waiting 10 hours, only 10 of us were offered alternative accommodations, while the rest were left stranded. We were forced to remain in this situation until Thursday without a single explanation or proper assistance. During this entire ordeal, we were only provided with breakfast and dinner, while being charged extra for drinks. This level of treatment is completely unacceptable. I expect an immediate refund for the cancelled flights and full compensation for the inconvenience, additional expenses, and the significant distress caused.

Good standard flight the plan was clean could not complain the only thing is checking in the pushchair was very slow only 3 people at the counter.

Boarding was very poor as the flight was initially delayed. We were told the flight would be at 21:40. We were with our 10 month baby who was sleeping. I received an email from Kayak which said the flight was now due to take off at 21:04. When we checked the screens at Gatwick we were told the gate was closed. The lack of communication was extremely poor and we had to run with our baby and there were many other passengers, including elderly people, also running to the gate. When we got to the gate, the staff had no reasons for the poor communication.

I liked the regular updates and appreciated the automatic online checkin which didn’t work for our Vueling flight so I had to do this myself.

Boarded and sat on plane for 3.5 hours before taking off, Updates infrequent and no refreshments offered.

I didn't have food, and there was no entertainment as it was a short haul flight, so can't comment on those, The head cabin crew member was addressing the passengers like a telesales person reeling off terms and conditions; we didn't understand a word he was saying. This is the second time this year we have flown with Ryanair, and both times we've had to carry our luggage downstairs to walk to the plane. As were both OAP's this isn't really acceptable. We have another flight booked for September to Lanzarote, so hopefully that will be better.

Flight was ok until there was a sudden juddering in the plane and a severe sudden loss of height. There were a lot of distressed passengers and not a single word was said by the pilot or crew.

Awful, the plane was on time but Ryan Air chose to use it for another flight that was running late to avoid the 3 hour penalty so our own flight was 1.5 hours late. This meant a 1 am scheduled landing became 2..30 and we missed our car hire which costs us an extra £300 to rebook - bloody shambles

I paid for priority (2 bags) and because I had 2 backpacks the boarding crew jumped to the conclusion that I had a non-priority ticket and had one bag too many. The person who spoke to me was quite rude and told me to leave the line without looking at my boarding pass that I was trying to show him. I queued to have my bag sizes checked - neither of them are oversized, in fact, either of them can fit under the seat in front of me but I paid for priority because I wanted to bring two. In the end, the same person had to speak to me and then said "you have two bags" to which I replied I had paid for them and when he checked my boarding pass he did not even apologize for the trouble.

Enough seat availability for us to move a little and so sit together - but the flight was half an hour late

I need assistance and I could not fault it at all. I suffer anxiety and I was always put at ease by assistance staff, and the banter was good. On board the staff was so very nice and kind and showed empathy. Thank you to them. It was my first time travelling since I lost my husband and was so grateful to them.

Cabin crew couldn’t be less interested. Cabin manager was the most arrogant and the rudest I’ve encountered in many years.

flight delayed, no information given until late on, Ryanair app said "on time" until 5 minutes before expected departure time, crew rushed us to board, when it was already 3 hours late

Toulouse Alicante, excellent. But the 2 next fligth by Air Europa canceled. Bad bad

There was a delay because they had to switch planes it wasn’t explained very well nor were there updates.

Flight was two hours delayed then instead of flying to Gatwick we got diverted to Southend airport! Then they cancelled our flight and we all got told we had to get off the plane and make our own way to wherever we had to go? EasyJet just abandoned us, no help and as a tourist not knowing even where I was? Disgusting behaviour from the company!!

I’ve always flew with Ryan, but never again I’ll always fly with easyJet

There was no useful information given regarding the flight back to the UK from Tenerife. This despite the week publicised problems around the EES system and the delays caused to boarding. This aspect of the customer experience could have been much better.

Fast boarding, smooth takeoff and landing. plenty of space in seats. Excellent air-conditioning on a hot day. Perfect experience

Whole way through - far more professional and slick than I expected

Sitting on the last row in between the aisle and a massive person, all people going to the bathroom bumped into me including the flight attendants.

The best budget airline in Europe. Flight was on time, crew friendly and worked hard during flight and were able to meet our needs. Only downside (not the airline's fault), there were no rear steps.

easyJet need to ensure that whether pre-booking seats or not children aren’t split from their parents the crew spent the majority of boarding asking passengers to move to accommodate two families. Surely the system identifies minors on a booking !!!!! It was all very frustrating to watch and caused delays which I’m sure cost easyJet more in the long run rather that automatically allocating families with minors seats together automatically.

The communication about the delay could have been better before and during the flight. Also, this online form could have less bugs. It is almost impossible to type in this window.

Far easier than I expected it to be. Checked in online & had our boarding passes emailed through. Straight through security & boarded on time. No issues.

Very efficient boarding. Plane lready for take ooff10 minutes before time.

It’s a budget airline. You get what you pay for. They insisted on getting us out of the gate and into our slot on time. They got us to the destination safely. Aircraft was clean and well maintained. What more could we want

Were delayed in the airport for 5 hours with no explanation. Flight kept getting delayed by an hour at a time and wizz air staff were no where to be found

The cabin crew on that flight were super fantastic and super helpful. They were so polite and considerate that i felt i travelled with a 5star airline.

It's a budget airline. Great for short flight. Smooth landing.

4 hr delay and only told less than 2hrs before. Only given water and nuts on the flight as complimentary service. Left to wait in rain before boarding.

To be honest I did not like anything. Communication to why my flight was cancelled mid air 2 and half hours into my flight. Customer service desk were not helpful with providing information or a solution on what can be done.

What I liked new airplane Sitting was extremely uncomfortable! Crew not smiley at all Always chewing gum

The flight was cancelled just 4 hours before the take off...

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