Flights London → Alicante
LGW → ALC
How long is the flight from London to Alicante?
The flight from London (LGW) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 2h 13m. 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 London to Alicante is served by a variety of aircraft including the Airbus A319, Boeing 737-400, Airbus A320, Airbus A321, and Boeing 757-200. Alicante Airport, which opened in 1967, handles over 13,202,880 passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel between Spain and the United Kingdom.
The London (LGW) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.4/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Alicante (ALC) heads south for about 1,431 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 13m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LGW-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-ALC
The flight from London (LGW) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 2h 13m. 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 4 airlines: British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, 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 London-Alicante route is about 1,431 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
