Travelling from London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) are London's main options.
Alicante is one hour ahead of London. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from London to ALC.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from London to ALC leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). See if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
A good selection of airlines offer direct flights from London to ALC departing from LGW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat with one of these carriers and you'll be there before you realise it:
EasyJet is the go-to airline for bookings on the LGW to ALC route.
Flights between London Gatwick Airport and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport are more likely to arrive as scheduled with easyJet than with any other carrier.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your London to ALC flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Get there with one smooth ride from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport can be booked from here.
Get on board with Ryanair. It offers direct London to ALC plane tickets from STN.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to ALC.
Jet2 tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 92.5% of its services landing as scheduled.
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your plans stay right on track.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Book a hotel near ALC if you're catching a late flight from London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
For the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, central Alicante is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Rs4,901 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport. Return flights start at Rs9,845. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To snap up cheap flights from London to ALC, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC), while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Alicante based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your London to ALC plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Alicante
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Alicante right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport:
Your visit to Alicante won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you can't miss include Plaza de Espana, Castle of Santa Barbara and Playa del Postiguet.
Explore more of Spain
Cuenca is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Alicante. Around 241 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral.
Around 193 kilometres east of Alicante, Ibiza is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza.
