Alicante to London (ALC–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ALC–LGW is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Vueling and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 889 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 37 | 319, 320, 321 | 2h16-3h | – | – | – |
| VY Vueling Also: IB | 13 | 320 | 2h35-2h45 | – | – | IB |
| BA British Airways Also: IB | 9 | 320, 321 | 2h40-2h42 | – | Oneworld | IB |
| LS Jet2.com | 5 | 32Q | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 73H | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| BY TUI Airways | 2 | 788, 7S8 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Alicante
| Metric | ALC→LGW | RMU→LGW | VLC→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ALC | – | 45 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | 11 | 38 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 45m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
ALC: CEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 5:00 PM in London.
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.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
ALC–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ALC to LGW
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet, Vueling, British Airways, Jet2.com, Ryanair and TUI Airways. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ALC to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ALC to LGW is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 889 miles (1,431 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 158 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toulouse-Blagnac, Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Corvera (RMU), Valencia (VLC) and Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ).