Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, making Glasgow one hour behind Alicante.
Each week, there are eight Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, go for the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 20:55 with Ryanair.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ALC to PIK 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 like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Glasgow — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers ALC to PIK flights is Ryanair. Its services land as scheduled 78.95% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ALC and PIK include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
19 € is currently the best price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight. A return flight starts from 43 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from ALC to PIK, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ALC to PIK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights that take off from Alicante-Elche Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Consider booking a hotel close to PIK if you're on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and experience the lesser-explored corners of Glasgow and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Glasgow Prestwick Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to central Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport to the centre of Glasgow has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Glasgow in February.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to PIK in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow, Edinburgh is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.