Flights Prestwick → Alicante
PIK → ALC
How long is the flight from Prestwick to Alicante?
The flight from Prestwick (PIK) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 2h 51m. 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 operates from Prestwick to Alicante, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Alicante Airport, which opened in 1967, serves as the destination and handles over 13 million passengers annually.
The Prestwick (PIK) → Alicante (ALC) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7/100 (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 Prestwick the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Alicante: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Prestwick (PIK) to Alicante (ALC) heads south for about 1,938 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 51m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Prestwick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
Airlines operating PIK-ALC
Airports
Frequently asked questions about PIK-ALC
The flight from Prestwick (PIK) to Alicante (ALC) takes about 2h 51m. 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: Ryanair.
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 Prestwick-Alicante route is about 1,938 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.
