Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Glasgow one hour behind Alicante.
Flights from ALC to PIK start from 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last departure is at 20:50 with Ryanair. Overall, there are five weekly Alicante Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your ALC to PIK flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Glasgow (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Alicante Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With a reliable 80.39% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating ALC to PIK flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Alicante Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between ALC and PIK include:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Right now, R 351 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Alicante Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 872. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from ALC to PIK, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ALC to PIK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Alicante Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Alicante Airport, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Alicante to Alicante Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ALC? If you're catching an early flight from Alicante Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Alicante Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PIK instead:
Pick up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and explore Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Glasgow Prestwick Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to central Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It takes roughly 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Glasgow based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Alicante Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALC to PIK in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited Glasgow, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel about 290 kilometres south-east to Manchester to tick off its must-visit sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Birmingham is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow. No journey is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.