Flights Edinburgh → Alicante
EDI → ALC
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 13.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Alicante the average ATFM delay is 24.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). 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 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about EDI-ALC
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
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The route is operated by 2 airlines: Ryanair, easyJet.
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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.
