| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | January | Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop |
| Average price | £74 | Average for round-trip flights in July 2022 |
| Round-trip from | £42 | From London to Alicante |
| One-way from | £8 | One-way flight from London to Alicante (ALC) |
Information is based on travel restrictions from United Kingdom to Alicante
Most visitors from United Kingdom need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Alicante.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Alicante.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to quarantine after entering Alicante.
Returning to United Kingdom from Alicante
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Alicante are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering United Kingdom.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Alicante are not required to quarantine after entering United Kingdom.
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LON - ALC Price
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£62 - £244
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ALC Temperature
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17 - 31 °C
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ALC Rainfall
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4 - 39 mm
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Peak Season:
Alicante is a year-round destination which means you can book your flight tickets for any period and find cheap prices. It is most popular from May to October. The weather is mainly warm and sunny and normally the place is full of great parties. The 12th of October is a National Day where all the Spanish are also on holiday. You can usually find the cheapest flights to Alicante by either booking well in advance or purchasing your flight tickets for May or October, as this is when the peak season is either just starting or just coming to an end.
Off Season:
The winter months (December to February) and spring time (from March to May) typically have fewer crowds meaning you can normally find cheap flights to Alicante for these periods. The upside of this time of year, other than grabbing a cheap flight, are reduced hotel rates. The downside is a lot of the bars, restaurants and attractions tend to be closed. Whenever you decide to go you should pay a visit to the castle on Santa Barbara hill, on top of Mount Benacantil to get amazing views of the city.
This varies depending on what airport you are flying from and how strict you are on the dates you travel. At certain times of the year its possible to get the cheapest flights to Alicante by booking just three or four weeks before you intend to travel. That said, if you want to book flights to Alicante during peak season, you’re going to pay a premium. By booking a few months earlier you’re almost certain to find the cheapest tickets. Sit on the right side of the plane if you can. On a clear day, the last 40 minutes or so gives stunning views of reservoirs, mountains and landscapes.
A general tip is to delete your cookies before you start searching for flights as some websites automatically up their prices if you’ve been searching before.
Flights from London to Alicante – 2 hours 30 minutes
Flights from Manchester to Alicante – 2 hours 50 minutes
Flights from Birmingham to Alicante – 2 hours 40 minutes
Flights from Glasgow to Alicante – 3 hours 10 minutes
There are many different airlines that travel to Alicante, the main five are Aer Lingus, KLM, Jet2, Swiss and Iberia. All of them offer competitive prices meaning you can compare them all to find the cheapest flights to Alicante. You can also find flights that combine flights with Iberia and British Airways, which normally means your flight tickets are cheaper.
Alicante airport is only 9km from the city centre so it doesn’t take long to travel there after landing. Every hour you can catch a bus which goes directly to the centre from the airport at around €1 per person. Failing that a taxi will set you back on average about €14-€18 so if you miss the bus and don’t want to hang around this might be a convenient option for you. Another option is to book a minibus before you travel to collect you from the airport. This is a great option if there are a few of you travelling as the cost won’t seem at steep. From the centre you can travel on trams, trains and buses to reach different areas of Alicante. For example the coast of Costa Blanco boasts a fantastic 15 hole golf course.
Situated on the Mediterranean coast, Alicante International is an ideal gateway to Spain’s pristine coast. The country’s sixth-busiest airport underwent major renovations in March 2011, including the construction of a new terminal large enough to handle 20 million travellers annually.
The sun-drenched airport offers plenty to do for passengers waiting to board. Between retail shopping and Internet surfing in the VIP lounge, grab a bite at the delightful tapas bar or pose with friends and family in newly installed photo booths.
Flights to Alicante Airport arrive daily from Madrid, Barcelona and other hubs, primarily across Europe. Approximately ten million passengers access the gateway to the Costa Blanca each year. The unparalleled beach resorts attract both low-cost carriers such as Ryanair, easyJet and Air Berlin, as well as full-service airlines such as Iberia.
Alicante’s modern architecture and spacious layout create an aesthetic as refreshing as the holiday you’re bound to have in Spain.
Travellers will need to book flights to Alicante (ALC) if they wish to fly to Alicante. The Alicante airport is 6.0 mi from the city centre.
Alicante has seen a 320% increase in demand for flights to the city compared to last year.