Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante Airport.
Alicante is one hour ahead of Glasgow and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from PIK to ALC start from 05:45 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 19:15 with Ryanair. In total, there are five weekly Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your PIK to ALC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Alicante (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With a reliable 88.24% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair has the best on-time record for PIK to ALC flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PIK and ALC:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Lanzarote Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
At the moment, R 416 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 834. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PIK to ALC if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PIK to ALC.
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Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
83% of flights departing from Glasgow Prestwick Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of PIK.
To get to Glasgow Prestwick Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to PIK:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
If you're getting in on a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ALC:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Alicante Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego to explore Alicante and beyond.
Booking your ride from Alicante Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Alicante. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Alicante Airport for August if you want to visit Alicante during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PIK to ALC in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Alicante, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel about 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to tick off its top sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without visiting Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.