Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Alicante Airport.
The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from STN to ALC start at 05:55 — the earliest with Jet2. The latest departure is at 21:40 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from 29 weekly London Stansted Airport to Alicante Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your STN to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Alicante (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Alicante Airport.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Jet2 tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for STN to ALC flights, with 92.5% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Alicante Airport. Here are the top stopovers between STN and ALC:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
At the moment, 24 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 48 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from STN to ALC by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Alicante Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from STN arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Central London to London Stansted Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Alicante Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to STN:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Stansted Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Explore without limits with a Alicante Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and experience more of Alicante and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Alicante Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Alicante Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Alicante in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from London Stansted Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from STN to ALC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you want to check out another major stop in Spain, head for Logroño, about 483 kilometres north of Alicante. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are among the biggest draws.