Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Alicante one hour ahead of Manchester.
You can choose from 59 weekly Manchester Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 21:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MAN to ALC flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Manchester Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. When you're ready to start your Alicante holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Spain:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating MAN to ALC flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as planned 70.18% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAN and ALC:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
ر.ق. 106 is currently the best price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 237. These prices may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from MAN to ALC by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 59.39% land on schedule at their destination.
Manchester Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MAN:
Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Consider staying in a hotel near ALC if you have a late Manchester Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and see more of Alicante and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week before your trip.
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.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Alicante. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Manchester Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to ALC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Alicante, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey around 370 kilometres north to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.