Flights Alicante → Glasgow
ALC → GLA
How long is the flight from Alicante to Glasgow?
The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Glasgow (GLA) 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 and Glasgow, using a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-300, Airbus A319, and Airbus A320. The origin airport in Alicante has been operational since 1967, while the destination airport in Glasgow serves over six million passengers annually.
The Alicante (ALC) → Glasgow (GLA) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes.
Heading to Glasgow: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Alicante (ALC) to Glasgow (GLA) heads north for about 1,977 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 min (atfm); arriving into Glasgow it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating ALC-GLA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ALC-GLA
The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Glasgow (GLA) 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 1 airline: easyJet.
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The Alicante-Glasgow route is about 1,977 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.
