Flights Edinburgh → Alicante
EDI → ALC
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Alicante?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Alicante (ALC) 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 from Edinburgh to Alicante is operated using a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-300, and Airbus A319. The destination airport in Alicante, which opened in 1967, serves over 13,202,880 passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in the region.
The Edinburgh (EDI) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Ryanair, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Alicante the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Alicante (ALC) heads south for about 1,976 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Alicante it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about EDI-ALC
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Alicante (ALC) 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.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Alicante, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Edinburgh-Alicante route is about 1,976 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
