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Flight Duration2 h and 43 mFlights between Alicante and London take, on average, 2 h and 43 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£18Cheapest price for a flight between Alicante and London found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing AirportAlicanteThe airport Alicante is the departure airport operating flights between Alicante and London

Arriving AirportGatwickFlights departing Alicante with London as destination arrive at Gatwick

High seasonAugustAccording to search data from our customers, August is the busiest time to fly from Alicante to London

Airlines flying this routeRyanair, Easyjet, VuelingAirline(s) with flights between Alicante to London

Best time to bookAugustAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to London when departing from Alicante

Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

142%Trains are 142% more expensive in London than in Alicante.

Alicante£1.22

London£2.95

MealMid-priced restaurant

60%The average meal is 60% more expensive in London than in Alicante.

Alicante£12.65

London£20.00

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

270%Taxis are 270% more expensive in London than in Alicante.

Alicante£1.22

London£4.50

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

141%Coffee is 141% more expensive in London than in Alicante.

Alicante£1.55

London£3.74

Distance: 910 miles

Alicante airports

Alicante (ALC)How far from city centre: 2 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles

Useful information for the flight from Alicante to London

How long is the flight from Alicante to London?

The average non-stop flight from Alicante to London takes two hours and 30 minutes; the flight covers about 890 miles.

What documentation do I need to fly to London from Alicante?

EU nationals require evidence of nationality and identity to fly to London. Either a valid national passport or a national identity card is needed to travel from Alicante to London.

Is there a time change from Alicante to London?

London is one hour behind Alicante. The UK follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Spain follows Central European Time (CET).

Which airlines fly from Alicante to London

Many airlines provide affordable flights between Alicante and London:

How to find cheap flights from Alicante to London

Here are our six tips to secure better prices for flights from Alicante to London, hotels and car hire:

Opt for Off-Peak Days: Search for affordable flights from Alicante to London on weekdays (Monday to Wednesday) to avoid weekend and peak season price spikes.
Compare Airlines: Compare ticket prices across different airlines and low-cost carriers for potential savings, considering flexibility with travel dates.
Book in Advance (or not): Grab your plane tickets early to save money and avoid surprises. However, if planning isn't your thing, check out our last-minute deals.
Set Price Alerts: Stay informed about price drops by setting up alerts for your route to seize opportunities for lower-cost bookings.
Explore Multi-City Flights: Consider open-jaw or multi-city flights for potential savings on flexible travel plans.
Consider Package Deals: Bundle London flight and hotel packages with Opodo for extra savings, and enjoy significant discounts on London car hire for a more budget-friendly travel experience.

When are the best times to fly from Alicante to London?

September is one of the cheapest times to go to London. You can enjoy the essence of the city, as the heavy summer throng of tourists have typically departed, but the weather is still temperate. Hotel reservations are also a bit cheaper at this time.
December is a magical time to take city breaks to London. Enjoy Christmas lights, festive holiday markets, shows, and events.

Airports in Alicante

Alicante is served by the Alicante-Elche Airport.

Useful information about Alicante-Elche Airport

Alicante-Elche Airport is located 5.5 miles southwest of the city of Alicante.

How to get to the airport

By taxi —15 to 20 minutes.
By bus — The C.6 bus service connects the Alicante city centre to the airport all year round, with a bus leaving every 20 minutes.

Services: The airport has restaurants and bars, free WiFi, 45 vending machines, a first aid station, ATMs, children’s play area, lactation room, and VIP Lounge.

Airports in London

London is served by six international airports that are also used for domestic flights. They are London City Airport, Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport, and London Southend Airport. Passengers travelling to London usually prefer to take flights that land at any of the first three airports named here because they are the closest to the city centre.

Useful information about London City Airport

London City Airport is located just under seven miles east of the city of London.

How to get to the city

By train — Trains on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) depart every eight to 15 minutes. The airport is located in London's public transportation system Zone 3.
By taxi — 30 to 35 minutes.
By bus — Buses 473 and 474 connect London City Airport to the city.

Services: restaurants, takeaways, shopping, beauty lounge, and business lounges.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is located 14 miles west of central London.

How to get to the city

By train — The Heathrow Express trains run directly from all three Heathrow Airport Stations to London Paddington station. The journey takes 15 to 21 minutes. The trains run seven days a week and leave every 15 minutes. A cheaper alternative is the TFL train, which leaves every half hour, stops only at terminals 2, 3, and 4, and takes 30 minutes to reach central London.
By taxi — 45 to 60 minutes.
By bus — National Express coach services run buses at frequent, regular intervals from Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station to Victoria Station in central London (Victoria).

Services: open 24/7, free WiFi, extensive shopping, dining, groceries, showers, baby care, beauty, and VIP lounges.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is located 30 miles south of central London.

How to get to the city

By train — The Gatwick Express connects the airport to Victoria Station in London, with a train leaving every 15 minutes daily from 5am to 00.30am.
By taxi — Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
By bus — National Express coach services run buses at frequent, regular intervals from Gatwick Airport to Victoria Station in central London. The other bus service is operated by easyBus, which runs minibuses to the West Brompton Underground Station in London’s inner suburbs.

Services: shopping, dining, bars, 90 minutes of free WiFi, prayer room, chapel.

What to do and visit in London

See the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
Take in great art for free at the Tate Modern.
Ride on the London Eye Ferris wheel.
Discover the Tower of London's history.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Alicante to London

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Alicante to London?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Kingdom may apply when travelling from Alicante. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How can I find cheap flights from Alicante to London at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Alicante to London is 19£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is London expensive to visit compared to Alicante?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in London costs an average of 4.50 GBP, 269% more expensive than Alicante, with a fare of 1.22 GBP,

while train tickets costs 142% more in London: 2.95 GBP against 1.22 GBP in Alicante.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 20.00 GBP in London, 58% more than the 12.65 GBP in Alicante.

The price of the coffee is around 141% more expensive in London, with an average of 3.74 GBP , while in Alicante the coffee costs 1.55 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Alicante to London?

The most popular months to book a flight from Alicante to London are August, October and September, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to London, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.

When is the best time to travel from Alicante to London?

The best time of the year to go to London when flying from Alicante depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to London from Alicante in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, March and December are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Alicante - London.

How long does the flight take to go from Alicante to London?

The total flight time between Alicante and London is of around 02:43 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,476 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in London compared to Alicante?

While in Alicante the temperatures can reach an average of 33.94 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3 mm ,London's temperatures can go up to 29.01 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.09 ºC in London, compared to the 2.55 ºC average degrees reported in Alicante. During the winter period, Alicante can register 3 mm precipitation, while London have an average of 6 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Alicante and London?

The main airport route flying between Alicante and London is: Alicante (ALC) to Gatwick (LGW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Easyjet.

British Airways.

Ryanair.

Alternatively, you can find Alicante - London flights between Alicante (ALC) to Stansted (STN) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Ryanair.

Jet2.Com.

Which are the airlines with flights from Alicante to London?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Alicante to London are:

Ryanair.
Easyjet.
Vueling.

TAP Portugal, stopping in Lisbon for 845 minutes minimum.

British Airways, with 60 minutes scale in Madrid.
Eurowings, with 70 minutes scale in Stuttgart.

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