How long is the flight from Glasgow to Alicante?

A direct flight from Glasgow to Alicante typically takes around 3 hours 5 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 21 hours 5 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Are there direct flights from Glasgow to Alicante?

Yes, there are direct flights from Glasgow to Alicante, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 12 to 13 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will find it easier to secure a suitable direct connection.

Which airlines fly from Glasgow to Alicante?

Direct flights from Glasgow to Alicante are operated by, among others, Jet2.com, easyJet and Ryanair. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with KLM (via Amsterdam). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

On which days are there direct flights from Glasgow to Alicante?

Direct flights from Glasgow to Alicante operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

How many flights are there per day from Glasgow to Alicante?

On the route from Glasgow to Alicante there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

How many flights per week are there from Glasgow to Alicante?

On the route from Glasgow to Alicante there are around 12 to 13 flights per week. The number of services can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days to find the best option.

When does the first flight from Glasgow to Alicante depart?

The earliest direct flight from Glasgow to Alicante usually departs at 06:00. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Alicante.

When does the last flight from Glasgow to Alicante depart?

The last direct flight from Glasgow to Alicante usually departs at 22:40. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

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Flights: Alicante from Glasgow - discover a beautiful seaside city

Alicante is a beautiful and lively port city in Spain that sits along the Costa Blanca beaches and pristine, blue waters of the Mediterranean. This city offers entertainment and enjoyable activities for everyone, as it has a thriving economy, lively nightlife, and beautiful natural and historical areas such as Mount Benacantil that looms over the city like a watchful sentry. There are many airlines operating services from Glasgow airport to Alicante airport - compare prices easily and quickly using the idealo flight price compariosn.

Fly to Alicante - when to travel

With its enjoyable Mediterranean climate, Alicante is perfect to visit all year. It has mild winters and hot summers, with the peak season around July and August. A great time to visit the port city is from the 21st to 24th April, during the Moors and Christians Festival (Moros y Cristianos). Here the battle between the Christian and Arabs is elaborately re-enacted. Another attraction is the St. John's bonfires. This celebration starts around the 20th June and are the city's way of marking the start of summer. And on the 24th June, you can enjoy a firework display and paper mache monuments that are burned as part of the festivities.

Important information before your Alicante flight

Before you travel to Alicante, you should note that costs are around 30% lower than in London and restaurant prices are about 45% lower. The city's airport is used by tourist that wish to travel to Benidorm, Torrevieja and other Costa Blanca beach resorts, and there are rental car services available to take you out of the city to places such as Tabarca Island, which is the small walled town surrounded by a nature reserve. It is a good idea to book your travel arrangements before you travel. Accommodation prices range from EUR15 per night/person in shared rooms to hotel rooms for €40 per person.

Local information: Alicante transport

Alicante has a good transport system, and the airport bus arrives in 20 minute intervals. It can take you to the centre of the city, which will cost approximately 3.80 euro. Other local buses also travel to other parts of Alicante, as well as to Benidorm, Torrevieja or Murcia and more destinations, and they all leave from the terminal building departures area. You can take a taxi, which is faster but more costly, at approximately 25 euro from the airport to the city centre. There is also a tram service which is less expensive, about 1.35 to 7.60 euro, and offers a nice way to see the city. Or you can enjoy all the sights of this beautiful Spanish city by foot.

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Flight information: Glasgow - Alicante

Outbound and return from	85,99 £
Flight duration	min. 03:05 / max. 03:15
Return flight duration	min. 03:15/ max. 03:20
Distance	1979 km
Flights per week	11
Departure airport	Airport Glasgow (GLA)
Arrival airport	Airport Alicante (ALC)
Destination country	Flights to Spain
Departure airport - Destination country	Glasgow - Spain