Glasgow to Alicante (GLA–ALC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GLA–ALC 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, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Jet2 | 7 | 73H | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 7M8 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 3 | 320 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| BY Britannia Airways Ltd. | 2 | 7M8, 7S8 | 3h05-3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Alicante from Glasgow
| Metric | GLA→ALC | PIK→ALC | EDI→ALC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GLA | – | 26 mi | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 11 | 20 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 10m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
GLA: GMT · ALC: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Glasgow, it's 7:00 PM in Alicante.
British passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 113.40 per person per day, minimum EUR 1,020.60 for any stay, as set by Spanish authorities). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. The Canary Islands and Balearic Islands are part of the Schengen zone and count toward the same 90 days.
Direct flights from London to Madrid run 2 hours 25 minutes, to Barcelona 2 hours 15 minutes, to Malaga 2 hours 50 minutes. Budget carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Wizz Air) serve dozens of UK-Spain routes from regional airports. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for short visits but an International Driving Permit (IDP) is technically required for car rental, though most rental agencies accept the UK license alone.
GLA–ALC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GLA to ALC
Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd., Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
GLA to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GLA to ALC ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,229 miles (1,977 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FCO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Prestwick, South Ayrshire (PIK), Edinburgh (EDI) and Belfast (BFS).