Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Manchester.
Every week, there are 47 Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, pick the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:30 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your MAN to ALC flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Alicante holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Spain:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier offering MAN to ALC flights. An exceptional 82.27% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAN and ALC include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
At the moment, R 380 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 709. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAN to ALC.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAN to ALC.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
If you have a late Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ALC:
Grab a Alicante Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Alicante Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Alicante. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to ALC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are key highlights.