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Flights Alicante → Glasgow

ALC → GLA

16.7
Average risk (Medium)
1
Airlines

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.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,977 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Alicante (ALC) → Glasgow (GLA) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.7/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 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 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Glasgow it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
1h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:53
Elevation GLA
26 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-300
Est. CO₂/passenger
~198 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
easyJet (U2) 73% 26 min 0.0%

Airlines operating ALC-GLA

Frequently asked questions about ALC-GLA

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.