Cheap flights from London Luton to Alicante-Elche from £14
Updated 2026-06-21
1511 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 17m with 4 airlines operating direct service from London Luton (LTN) to Alicante-Elche (ALC). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from London Luton
Luton is Wizz Air and easyJet country, with secondary routes from Ryanair and TUI. The airport sits 32 miles north of central London with a direct Thameslink train via Luton Airport Parkway — there's now a DART shuttle bridging the station to the terminal. Fare structures lean budget; if you're after Eastern European, Greek island or Spanish-coast routes, Luton often beats the bigger London airports on price.
Arriving in Alicante
Alicante (Costa Blanca) serves Benidorm, Valencia and the southeastern Spanish coast. The airport is 10 km southwest of central Alicante with Línea 30 bus service. Ryanair and easyJet run the heaviest schedules; Jet2 and Norwegian add holiday capacity. Costa Blanca fares hold up better than the Costa del Sol in shoulder season — book by mid-spring to lock in summer pricing.
Who flies LTN to ALC?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Wizz Air | W6 | 2h 17m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 2h 17m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 2h 17m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 2h 17m | Economy |
4 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
London to Alicante FAQs
Direct flights from London Luton (LTN) to Alicante-Elche (ALC) take approximately 2h 17m for the 1511 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
4 carriers operate direct service from London Luton (LTN) to Alicante-Elche (ALC): Wizz Air, easyJet, Ryanair and TUI Airways. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Wizz Air typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Spain (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain before booking.
Alicante-Elche (ALC) is the primary international airport for Alicante. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.