Travelling from London to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), you'll have your pick of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from London to ALC. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to ALC. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
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Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Planning to catch a flight from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) flight tickets are available from here.
You can pick from a range of airlines that operate direct flights from London to ALC departing from LGW. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
easyJet ranks number one in bookings on the LGW to ALC route.
With 74.24% of its services arriving as scheduled, British Airways is the most punctual carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and Alicante-Elche Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from London to Alicante-Elche Airport leaving from Stansted Airport (STN).
Reach new altitudes with one of these airlines that offer direct London to ALC flight tickets from STN:
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to ALC.
Jet2 is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Alicante-Elche Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Have a late flight from London to Alicante-Elche Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near ALC and hit the lights earlier:
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Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Alicante. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Right now, Rs5,632 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Alicante-Elche Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs11,075. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from London to ALC, book your ticket 11 months before your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap London to Alicante-Elche Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Alicante based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a London to ALC flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Alicante to range from 22ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Alicante-Elche Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
Start your Alicante trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Alicante-Elche Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Alicante Bay / Gulf Of Alicante, Castillo de Santa Barbara and Plaza de Espana are essential stops on your Alicante itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Cuenca is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Alicante. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca.
Around 193 kilometres east of Alicante, Ibiza is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.
