Travelling from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Alicante one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Take your pick of eight weekly Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 17:10.
To ensure you catch your PIK to ALC flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Alicante — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates PIK to ALC flights. A reliable 89.47% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between PIK and ALC:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Lanzarote Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Rs10,774 is the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs20,947. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from PIK to ALC, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PIK to ALC.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Of all flights departing from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 76.7% arrive on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PIK? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego to explore Alicante and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Alicante. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Alicante. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PIK to ALC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Alicante, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey about 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
