Travelling from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC): What you need to know
Glasgow has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) flying out of Glasgow Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The average length of a direct Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Alicante is one hour ahead of Glasgow. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is located in Alicante, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) is the busiest route. Jet2 operates the earliest flight at 6:10am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from GLA to ALC is with easyJet at 8:25pm.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Glasgow to ALC.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Airport (GLA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) leave from this terminal.
Top carriers that have direct flights from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport departing GLA include:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between GLA and ALC is Jet2.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Jet2.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Glasgow to ALC. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Glasgow Airport (GLA). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
GLA is around 13 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Glasgow Airport:
81% of flights departing from Glasgow Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of GLA.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can book a direct Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) plane ticket out of Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Work out whether departing from PIK makes the most sense for you.
From PIK, direct flights from Glasgow to ALC can be booked with Ryanair.
Ryanair ranks number one in bookings on the PIK to ALC route.
Go with Ryanair if you're looking for punctuality. Its flights between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport touch down as scheduled 88.24% of the time.
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport. Check out these connections between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and ALC:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
You can reach PIK from central Glasgow in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to ALC flight:
The majority of flights that leave Glasgow Prestwick Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 83%.
About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Have a late flight from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near ALC and hit the pillow fast:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, central Alicante is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport is R 291. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 583. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Glasgow to ALC by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for landing cheap Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC). Plan your visit to Alicante in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Glasgow to ALC plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Alicante to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Alicante
Start your Alicante trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Alicante when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Plaza de Espana followed by Castle of Santa Barbara and Playa del Postiguet.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Alicante, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 241 kilometres northwest to Cuenca to tick off its top attractions. From Hanging Houses of Cuenca to Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Spain, consider Ibiza, about 193 kilometres east of Alicante. Bossa Beach, Playa de Ses Salines and Eden Ibiza are key highlights.