Flights London → Alicante
LGW → ALC
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 13.1/100 (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 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 24.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating LGW-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-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 4 airlines: British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, easyJet.
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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.
