Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
A direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport takes on average 3 hours 9 minutes. The timezone in Alicante is UTC+1, so it's 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh.
There are 18 flights from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport each week. Get the 06:00 flight if you want to set off as early as possible. If you'd prefer to make the most of your day before heading off, the latest flight from EDI to ALC is at 22:00.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
easyJet has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to discover the sights in Alicante — plus maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the EDI - ALC route include:
Cardiff Airport
Stansted Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Spain, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from EDI to ALC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is C$49. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$97. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flight tickets from EDI to ALC by booking 8 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Getting a cheap ticket from EDI to ALC is straightforward with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has fallen.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The journey from central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh 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 arriving on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ALC:
Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the center of Alicante. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
It takes around 47 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Alicante. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from EDI to ALC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Alicante
Start your Alicante trip right by finding the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from EDI to ALC, check out our range of hotel options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. MARQ Archaeological Museum of Alicante, Bandera de Españan and Campo COMRADES are popular attractions which should be on any good Alicante itinerary.
Complete your Alicante trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Alicante-Elche Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Alicante.