Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to ALC start from 05:30 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 20:35 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from 41 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LGW to ALC flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Alicante adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Spain:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LGW to ALC flights is British Airways. Its services land as scheduled 74.24% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and ALC:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
At the moment, Rs9,065 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs17,697. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to ALC, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to ALC.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near ALC:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Alicante. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Alicante based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport for August if you want to explore Alicante during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to ALC in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
