Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London one hour behind Alicante.
Flights from ALC to LGW start at 06:50 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 23:50 with easyJet. Overall, you can take your pick of 40 weekly Alicante-Elche Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
Your ALC to LGW flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
With direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Gatwick Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to London (and then other parts of United Kingdom) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
British Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a reliable 82.0% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering ALC to LGW flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between ALC and LGW include:
Ibiza Airport
Asturias Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, 16 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 39 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from ALC to LGW by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ALC to LGW.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights departing from Alicante-Elche Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Alicante to Alicante-Elche Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ALC? If you're catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Alicante-Elche Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Gatwick Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to London based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ALC to LGW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.