Flying from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Southend Airport to Alicante Airport.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, making Alicante one hour ahead of London.
Each week, there are four London Southend Airport to Alicante Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, select the 07:15 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 20:50 with easyJet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your SEN to ALC flight.
During popular months like May, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
EasyJet has direct flights from London Southend Airport to Alicante Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Alicante — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
EasyJet is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier offering SEN to ALC flights. A reliable 84.75% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Southend Airport to Alicante Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SEN and ALC:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
Right now, R 439 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Southend Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 998. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SEN to ALC, reserve your trip four months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Southend Airport to Alicante Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Southend Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEN land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
To get to London Southend Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SEN? If you've booked an early flight from London Southend Airport to Alicante Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Southend Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Grab a Alicante Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Alicante Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Southend Airport to Alicante Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Alicante in February.
When booking your flight from London Southend Airport to Alicante Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEN to ALC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered 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.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No journey is complete without a visit to Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.