Beach · Costa Blanca · Sun. Compare cheap flights to Alicante from UK airports — flight time 2h 30m from London.
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Alicante is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 2h 30m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for the beaches, Costa Blanca and reliable sun. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for Apr–Jun, Sep. The lowest return fare we have seen is £28 for a trip starting in November, from Manchester (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and Spanish the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester (MAN) | £28 (trip starting in November) | £107 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £28 (trip starting in December) | £110 | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | £28 (trip starting in December) | £97 | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | £29 (trip starting in December) | £121 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | £30 (trip starting in December) | £89 | Check price |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £33 (trip starting in December) | £141 | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | £33 (trip starting in December) | £76 | Check price |
| London Stansted (STN) | £34 (trip starting in December) | £75 | Check price |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £39 (trip starting in December) | £91 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £40 (trip starting in November) | £133 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £47 (trip starting in December) | £155 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £124 (trip starting in December) | £159 | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Alicante is £28 for a trip starting in November, from Manchester (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 12 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £75 to £159. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Alicante: £28 from Manchester (trip starting in November, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Alicante: Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, East Midlands, Bristol, Newcastle, London Luton, London Stansted, London Gatwick, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London Heathrow. Each has its own fare page.
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Key fact: Manchester has the lowest stored return fare for Alicante: £28 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for Apr–Jun, Sep if you want Alicante at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Euro (EUR); Spanish is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Alicante: Apr–Jun, Sep. Flight time from London: about 2h 30m.
Direct flights from London to Alicante take approximately 2h 30m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Alicante: Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, East Midlands, Bristol, Newcastle, London Luton, London Stansted, London Gatwick, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London Heathrow. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Alicante is £28 for a trip starting in November, from Manchester (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £107. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Alicante was £28 from Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool alike, then East Midlands £29, Bristol £30 and Newcastle £33. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £75 from London Stansted, then London Luton £76 and Bristol £89. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Alicante accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Spanish. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
