Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Southampton Airport to Alicante Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Southampton.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SOU to ALC flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Southampton Airport to Alicante Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Alicante — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating SOU to ALC flights. A reliable 85.71% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to Alicante Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SOU and ALC include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Belfast International Airport
Newcastle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
$66 is currently the best price for a one-way Southampton Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Return flights start at $132. These fares may change based on demand.
To get cheap tickets from SOU to ALC, reserve your journey one month before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Southampton Airport to Alicante Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SOU to ALC.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Southampton Airport to Alicante Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Southampton Airport, 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Southampton Airport from central Southampton, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SOU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to Alicante Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
If you're getting in on a late Southampton Airport to Alicante Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ALC:
Explore without limits with a Alicante Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and venture far and wide through Alicante and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Alicante Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Alicante. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Southampton Airport to Alicante Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Alicante in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Southampton Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOU to ALC in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you want to check out another major stop in Spain, head for Logroño, about 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are the start of reasons to visit.