Alicante to Nottingham, Leicestershire (ALC–EMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR4817
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:30 AM
CEST
8:10 AM
BST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY7655
BY TUI Airways
7S8
10:55 AM
CEST
12:30 PM
BST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY7219
BY TUI Airways
7S8
12:15 PM
CEST
1:50 PM
BST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS642
LS Jet2.com
73H
12:20 PM
CEST
2:10 PM
BST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9084
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:45 PM
CEST
2:25 PM
BST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY7654
BY TUI Airways
7S8
6:00 AM
BST T1
9:35 AM
CEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS641
LS Jet2.com
73H
6:40 AM
BST
10:25 AM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4818
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:05 AM
BST T1
10:45 AM
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY7218
BY TUI Airways
7S8
7:40 AM
BST T1
11:15 AM
CEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8150
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:30 PM
BST
4:10 PM
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9085
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:35 PM
BST
4:15 PM
CEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Alicante to Nottingham, Leicestershire
3 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 1,006 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind 22 1-stop hubs

ALC–EMA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Jet2.com and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,006 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALC–EMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 10 7M8 2h40
LS Jet2.com 7 73H 2h50
BY TUI Airways 2 7S8 2h35
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – BY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + FR + LS (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALC to EMA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALC to EMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,715
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Nottingham, Leicestershire from Alicante

Nearby airports with service to East Midlands Airport.
Metric ALC→EMA VLC→EMA PMI→EMA
Distance from ALC 84 mi 198 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 19 2 20
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 30m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of ALC with service to East Midlands Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nottingham, Leicestershire is 1 hour behind Alicante.
ALC: CEST · EMA: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 5:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire.
Distance & Flight Time
1,006 mi / 1,619 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 50m.
Visa & Entry

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–EMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alicante to Nottingham, Leicestershire route.
Route details
Distance1,006 mi / 1,619 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights19 out / 26 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: EMA
IATA / ICAOEMA / EGNX
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation306 ft / 93 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALC to EMA flights.
Nonstop flights from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport to East Midlands Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,006 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: TUI Airways, Ryanair and Jet2.com.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from ALC to EMA. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VLC, GVA, OPO, PRG, NOC, TFS, KEF, BFS, BER, TSF, LPA, ACE, CGN, BCN, PMI, BGY, BUD, EDI, RIX, DUB, KRK and WRO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nottingham, Leicestershire is 1 hour behind Alicante.
Yes, return flights from EMA to ALC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VLC and PMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALC to EMA

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways, Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ALC to EMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALC to EMA ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,006 miles (1,619 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI).