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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 709. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Alicante

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manchester to Alicante flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Manchester to Alicante

Manchester to Alicante: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Manchester to Alicante below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Alicante.

Manchester to Alicante: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 380
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineeasyJet
Average flights per week56

Finding cheap flights from Manchester to Alicante: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Manchester to Alicante is R 709. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Manchester to Alicante.
easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 fly direct from Manchester to Alicante.
As of June 2026, there are 56 flights per week flying from Manchester to Alicante.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Alicante is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Alicante Airport on Monday, 6 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Alicante but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Alicante is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Alicante.

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.

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