Cheap Flights from London to Alicante

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to Alicante? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Alicante

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Alicante flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from London to Alicante

London to Alicante: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to Alicante below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Alicante.

London to Alicante: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 479
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineeasyJet
Average flights per week174

Finding cheap flights from London to Alicante: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Alicante is R 863. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from London to Alicante.
easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways fly direct from London to Alicante.
As of April 2025, there are 174 flights per week flying from London to Alicante.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Alicante is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Alicante Airport on Thursday, 1 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Alicante but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Alicante is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Alicante is Vueling Airlines .

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)

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.

  • Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a deal you won't want to miss. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from London to ALC every day.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from London to Alicante-Elche Airport. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

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.

Complete your Alicante trip with a car rental

  • Finding you a cheap flight from London to Alicante-Elche Airport isn't the only trick up our sleeve. Check out our car rentals in Alicante and have more freedom to explore. We find deals from trusted car rental providers and put them all in one place. You can instantly compare offers and then book with no fees.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.