Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Alicante is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and ALC:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
At the moment, $141 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $258. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to ALC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LHR to ALC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Grab an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Alicante. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Alicante. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to ALC in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without dropping by Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.