Alicante to London, Essex (ALC–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR2506
FR Ryanair
73H
5:45 AM
CET
7:25 AM
GMT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8506
FR Ryanair
73H
7:00 AM
CET
8:40 AM
GMT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1412
LS Jet2
32Q
12:57 PM
CET
2:50 PM
GMT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6646
FR Ryanair
73H
3:10 PM
CET
4:50 PM
GMT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2587
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:55 PM
CET
7:35 PM
GMT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8287
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:15 PM
CET
11:55 PM
GMT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2505
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:55 AM
GMT T1
9:35 AM
CET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1411
LS Jet2
32Q
5:55 AM
GMT T1
9:35 AM
CET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8505
FR Ryanair
73H
9:30 AM
GMT
1:10 PM
CET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2586
FR Ryanair
73H
3:30 PM
GMT
7:10 PM
CET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6647
FR Ryanair
73H
6:00 PM
GMT
9:40 PM
CET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8286
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:00 PM
GMT T1
9:40 PM
CET
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Alicante to London, Essex
2 carriers, 38 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 941 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind 65 1-stop hubs

ALC–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2 lead the route. The flight covers 941 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALC–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 31 73H, 7M8 2h40
LS Jet2 7 32Q 2h53
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – LS
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (38 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 STN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALC to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,348
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 London, Essex from Alicante

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric ALC→STN VLC→STN IBZ→STN
Distance from ALC 84 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 38 20 6
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 25m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of ALC with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Alicante.
ALC: CET · STN: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
941 mi / 1,514 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 53m.
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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alicante to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance941 mi / 1,514 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights38 out / 38 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALC to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 53m. The route covers 941 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Jet2.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from ALC to STN. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZG, NQY, TRF, SVQ, ORK, BRE, MXP, FMO, PRG, RZE, HAM, FMM, MRS, NUE, FKB, BTS, SOF, DUB, LPA, POZ, BGY, KTW, VST, CPH, FCO, BSL, OSL, BFS, HHN, GDN, MAD, BCN, RAK, TLS, BUD, KUN, SNN, EIN, CGN, RMO, GOT, EDI, LCJ, RIX, GLA, ACE, ZAG, VIE, LNZ, HEL, WMI, AMS, BER, KEF, RTM, ALG, SZG, WRO, KRK, OPO, ARN, LIS, GVA, VLC and CLJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Alicante.
Yes, return flights from STN to ALC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VLC, IBZ and CDT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALC to STN

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ALC to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALC to STN ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 941 miles (1,514 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC), Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) and Castellón de la Plana (CDT).