Alicante to Edinburgh (ALC–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ALC–EDI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,228 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 8 | 7M8 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 5 | 32Q | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 5 | 319, 320 | 3h04-3h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Alicante
| Metric | ALC→EDI | VLC→EDI | IBZ→EDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ALC | – | 84 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 3 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
ALC: CEST · EDI: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Spanish passport holders enter the UK visa-free for up to 6 months as tourists or business visitors. Since Brexit, you must use a passport. Spanish national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No minimum validity period beyond that is required.
You will pass through UK Border Force on arrival. Have your return ticket and accommodation details ready. The officer may ask about your purpose and funds. For visits under 6 months, no advance application is needed. You cannot work on a tourist entry, even unpaid volunteering in most cases.
The UK is rolling out an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. As of 2025, EU nationals including Spanish citizens do not yet need an ETA, but this is expected to change. Check gov.uk before booking. If you had pre-settled or settled status from living in the UK before Brexit, you enter under those rights instead of as a visitor.
ALC–EDI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ALC to EDI
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ALC to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ALC to EDI is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,228 miles (1,976 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Belfast, London Gatwick and London Stansted. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC), Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI).