Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Alicante one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Every week, there are 18 Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, pick the 06:00 Jet2 flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:35 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your EDI to ALC flight.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Alicante, Spain. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport:
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier that offers EDI to ALC flights, with 70.0% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between EDI and ALC:
Belfast International Airport
London Luton Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
₹ 3,282 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 6,562. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EDI to ALC.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from EDI to ALC.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Reserve a hotel close to ALC if you're taking a late Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and see more of Alicante and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Airport, Alicante is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Alicante. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport for August if you want to go to Alicante during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to ALC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Alicante has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres north of Alicante, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key highlights.
