Flying from London to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is 1 hour ahead of London. Alicante-Elche Airport is located in Alicante.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is the most popular route. There are 83 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Ryanair at 21:20. Choose the first LHR to ALC departure with easyJet at 05:30 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from London to ALC. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to plan a flight from London to ALC with a stopover. To see all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and ALC include:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from the centre of London. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Alicante-Elche Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) operates nonstop flights from London to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC).
There are numerous airlines that operate direct flights from London to ALC. Compare your options below to find out which carrier works best with your plans departing from LGW:
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Alicante-Elche Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to ALC:
About Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Alicante-Elche Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Airport, Alicante is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 47 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
For a one-way ticket from London to Alicante-Elche Airport, R 479 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from R 863. These are the lowest fares right now and may differ based on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to get cheap tickets from London to ALC. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a larger selection of departure times and travel dates.
Getting cheap tickets from London to Alicante-Elche Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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The best time to fly from London to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Alicante. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from London to ALC in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 7ºC and 16ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Alicante-Elche Airport.
More about Alicante
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Alicante right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from London to Alicante-Elche Airport:
MARQ Archaeological Museum of Alicante and Bandera de Españan are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Alicante travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Campo COMRADES.
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