Flights Alicante → Edinburgh
ALC → EDI
How long is the flight from Alicante to Edinburgh?
The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 2h 53m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Alicante, where the airport opened in 1967, with Edinburgh. Serving a highly trafficked destination, Edinburgh's airport handles over eleven million passengers annually, making this route significant for both business and leisure travelers. The aircraft used on this route include Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-300, and Airbus A319 models.
The Alicante (ALC) → Edinburgh (EDI) route is operated by Ryanair, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Edinburgh: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Alicante (ALC) to Edinburgh (EDI) heads north for about 1,976 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Edinburgh it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about ALC-EDI
The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 2h 53m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Ryanair, easyJet.
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The Alicante-Edinburgh route is about 1,976 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
