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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 63 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LHR and ALC. Nearest airports to LHR with scheduled service: London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 25 mi) · London Luton Airport (LTN, 28 mi) · London Stansted Airport (STN, 41 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BCN Barcelona 4h 18m BAIBLL IBLALL Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante flights
LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône 4h 26m B6BACX U2V7 Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) to Alicante flights
TLS Toulouse/Blagnac 4h 30m BAMHQF FR Toulouse/Blagnac (TLS) to Alicante flights
BIO Bilbao 4h 30m VY IBV7VY Bilbao (BIO) to Alicante flights
LGW London 4h 35m EY BABYFR London (LGW) to Alicante flights
MAD Madrid 4h 35m BAIBJL AMATAV Madrid (MAD) to Alicante flights
AMS Amsterdam 4h 45m 6EB6BA HVKLQR Amsterdam (AMS) to Alicante flights
BRU Zaventem 4h 45m ACB6BA HVSNTB Zaventem (BRU) to Alicante flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 4h 46m BA BYFRLS Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Alicante flights
NCL Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 4h 50m BACXIB BYFRLS Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (NCL) to Alicante flights
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London to Alicante
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LHR and ALC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LHR to ALC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,264
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 Alicante from London

Nearby airports with service to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.
Metric LHR→ALC LGW→ALC LTN→ALC
Distance from LHR 25 mi 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 4
Weekly flights 88 39
Airports within 200 miles of LHR with service to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Alicante is 1 hour ahead of London.
LHR: BST · ALC: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Alicante.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to LHR

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.

LHR–ALC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Alicante route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
Destination: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHR to ALC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Lyon Saint-Exupéry and Toulouse-Blagnac.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ALC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Alicante is 1 hour ahead of London.
Nearby alternatives include LGW, LTN and STN. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Lyon Saint-Exupéry and Toulouse-Blagnac. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LGW), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London, Essex (STN).