Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Manchester Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Manchester one hour behind Alicante.
Each week, there are 60 Alicante-Elche Airport to Manchester Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 00:15 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:55 with Jet2.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ALC to MAN flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Manchester Airport. When you're ready to start your Manchester holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of United Kingdom:
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating ALC to MAN flights, Ryanair has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Manchester Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALC and MAN:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
R 582 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,164. These fares may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from ALC to MAN by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Manchester Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ALC to MAN.
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Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to Alicante-Elche Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.22% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near ALC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Manchester Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
If you're landing on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Manchester Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MAN:
Grab a Manchester Airport rental car and explore Manchester and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport to central Manchester has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Manchester Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Manchester based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to visit Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALC to MAN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Manchester is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a trip to London will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.