Flights Glasgow → Alicante
GLA → ALC
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Alicante?
The flight from Glasgow (GLA) 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 connects Glasgow to Alicante, offering travelers access to a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-300, Airbus A319, and Airbus A320. Alicante Airport, which opened in 1967, serves over 13,202,880 passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel in the region.
The Glasgow (GLA) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11/100 (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 Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Glasgow (GLA) to Alicante (ALC) heads south for about 1,977 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Alicante it is 1.5 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 GLA-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about GLA-ALC
The flight from Glasgow (GLA) 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 1 airline: 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 Glasgow-Alicante route is about 1,977 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.
