Alicante to Leeds, West Yorkshire (ALC–LBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ALC–LBA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2 lead the route. The flight covers 1,078 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 13 | 73H | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2 | 9 | 73H | 3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Leeds, West Yorkshire from Alicante
| Metric | ALC→LBA | PMI→LBA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ALC | – | 198 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 22 | 13 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
ALC: CET · LBA: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 5:00 PM in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
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.
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ALC–LBA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ALC to LBA
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ALC to LBA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ALC to LBA ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,078 miles (1,735 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BFS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI).