Alicante to Glasgow (ALC–GLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,229 mi airlines 17/wk
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FR8548
FR Ryanair
7M8
9:15 AM
CET
11:20 AM
GMT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY1633
BY Britannia
7M8
11:20 AM
CET
1:30 PM
GMT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS178
LS Jet2
73H
11:20 AM
CET
1:40 PM
GMT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY1247
BY Britannia
7M8
11:30 AM
CET
1:45 PM
GMT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23108
U2 easyJet
319
12:00 PM
CET
2:20 PM
GMT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2521
FR Ryanair
7M8
4:25 PM
CET
6:30 PM
GMT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY1632
BY Britannia
7M8
6:10 AM
GMT TM
10:20 AM
CET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY1246
BY Britannia
7S8
6:15 AM
GMT TM
10:20 AM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS177
LS Jet2
73H
6:15 AM
GMT TM
10:30 AM
CET
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23107
U2 easyJet
320
7:10 AM
GMT TM
11:15 AM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FR2522
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:05 PM
GMT TM
10:10 PM
CET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Alicante to Glasgow
4 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,229 mi 3h 5m nonstop -1h behind 23 1-stop hubs

ALC–GLA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Jet2, Ryanair and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,229 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALC–GLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2 7 73H 3h20
FR Ryanair 5 7M8 3h05
U2 easyJet 3 319 3h20
BY Britannia Airways Ltd. 2 7M8 3h10-3h15
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – BY, FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + FR + LS + U2 (17 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 GLA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALC to GLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,611
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 Glasgow from Alicante

Nearby airports with service to Glasgow Airport.
Metric ALC→GLA PMI→GLA
Distance from ALC 198 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 17 7
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of ALC with service to Glasgow Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Glasgow is 1 hour behind Alicante.
ALC: CET · GLA: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 5:00 PM in Glasgow.
Distance & Flight Time
1,229 mi / 1,977 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 20m.
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–GLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alicante to Glasgow route.
Route details
Distance1,229 mi / 1,977 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: GLA
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALC to GLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport to Glasgow Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,229 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Britannia Airways Ltd., Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from ALC to GLA. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORK, FRA, LPA, BHX, SOU, STN, BCN, FCO, BRS, PRG, DUB, KEF, LGW, LTN, AMS, RAK, KRK, MXP, WRO, ACE, OPO, BFS and GVA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Glasgow is 1 hour behind Alicante.
Yes, return flights from GLA to ALC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 GLA

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd., Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ALC to GLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALC to GLA ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,229 miles (1,977 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via ORK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI).