Flying from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Southend Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from SEN to ALC start at 13:10 — the earliest with easyJet. The last departure is at 20:50 with easyJet. In total, you can choose from three weekly London Southend Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SEN to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Alicante (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Southend Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is easyJet.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Southend Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SEN and ALC:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
At the moment, R 466 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Southend Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 926. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from SEN to ALC, reserve your trip ten months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Southend Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Landing cheap flights from SEN to ALC is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Southend Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
77.91% of flights taking off from London Southend Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central London to London Southend Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Southend Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SEN:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Southend Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Explore without limits with an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and discover more of Alicante and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Alicante. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Southend Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Alicante in January.
When booking your flight from London Southend Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEN to ALC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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 check off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without experiencing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.