Flights Leeds → Alicante
LBA → ALC
Route overview
The flight route from Leeds to Alicante is operated using a mix of Boeing aircraft, including the 737-800, 737-300, and 757-200 models. The origin airport in Leeds has been open since 1931, while the destination airport in Alicante, which opened in 1967, serves over thirteen million passengers annually.
The Leeds (LBA) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.4/100 (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 Leeds the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Leeds (LBA) to Alicante (ALC) heads south for about 1,735 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 35m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Leeds the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Alicante it is 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating LBA-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LBA-ALC
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: Ryanair.
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The Leeds-Alicante route is about 1,735 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.
