Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, making Alicante one hour ahead of London.
Flights from STN to ALC start at 05:55 — the earliest with Jet2. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with Ryanair. Overall, there are 83 weekly Stansted Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your STN to ALC flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Alicante, Spain. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Stansted Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier operating STN to ALC flights, with 77.27% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between STN and ALC include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Asturias Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
At the moment, R 379 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 759. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from STN to ALC, book your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from STN to ALC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stansted Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights that take off from Stansted Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near STN? If you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
If you're landing on a late Stansted Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ALC:
Grab an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and discover Alicante and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
From Alicante-Elche Airport, Alicante is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Alicante. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from STN to ALC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.