Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Stansted Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Alicante.
Each week, there are 42 Alicante-Elche Airport to Stansted Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, jump on the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:40 with Jet2.
Your ALC to STN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Stansted Airport. When you're ready to start your London adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of United Kingdom:
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With 65.77% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering ALC to STN flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Stansted Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ALC and STN include:
Ibiza Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Stansted Airport (STN)
R 517 is currently the best price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Stansted Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,034. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ALC to STN.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Stansted Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ALC to STN.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Stansted Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights leaving from Alicante-Elche Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it takes about 20 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.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Stansted Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Alicante-Elche Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Pick up a Stansted Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Stansted Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Stansted Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit London based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Stansted Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALC to STN in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.