Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Alicante?

Yes, direct flights are available from Edinburgh to Alicante. Historically, approximately 23.7% of all flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers across the trailing 90 days was 2. Travelers seeking the most direct route should consider this percentage when planning their journey.

How long does it take to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante?

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Alicante typically takes 3 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 1976 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 9 hours and 5 minutes. This difference highlights the significant time savings associated with choosing a direct route when available.

Should I set a price alert for Edinburgh to Alicante flights?

Historically, flights from Edinburgh to Alicante are frequently discounted. This route is classified as one with frequent price changes, based on data from the trailing 30 days. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a more favorable fare. Monitoring price fluctuations can help identify opportune moments to book.

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Edinburgh to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

Flights from Edinburgh to Alicante typically range from $135–$482, with a median of $337. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 28% of recent fares were considered a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for travelers seeking cheap flights from Edinburgh to Alicante.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante, the data indicates that November is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $93. Following closely, March offers a median fare of $103, and August also presents a competitive option with a median of $106.

The journey from Edinburgh to Alicante covers a distance of 1976 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Alicante takes about 3h 10m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights having a median duration of 10h 20m. Only 23.7% of recent fares were for non-stop flights, and connecting itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Alicante

Regular price: £98 - £341

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante is typically between 98 GBP and 341 GBP. The current lowest deal is 49 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 15-Dec 17.

now £49

Low £98

High £341

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante is April, with a median price of $80. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $426. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from £80

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £426

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Alicante

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Alicante

Edinburgh (EDI) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£313

£86

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Alicante

Edinburgh (EDI) - Alicante (ALC)

easyJet UK

£231

£111

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Alicante

Edinburgh (EDI) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£285

£76

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Alicante

Edinburgh (EDI) - Alicante (ALC)

£316

£94

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Alicante

Edinburgh (EDI) - Alicante (ALC)

Jet2.com

£290

£143

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Alicante

Edinburgh (EDI) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£258

£59

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

£313 → £86

73%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

£316 → £94

70%

5 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 9

£285 → £76

73%

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

£258 → £59

77%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante

Edinburgh - Alicante route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to Alicante are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

November, March, and August offer the lowest median prices

Historically, November ($93), March ($103), and August ($106) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 10m

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Alicante typically take 3 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair provides direct flight options from Edinburgh to Alicante.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante are frequent, appearing often.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport offers convenient departures to Alicante, often with competitive pricing for your journey.

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£47

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Cheapest

Alicante–Elche Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante.

📍 ~9 km from Alicante (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£47

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport offers a broader route network and excellent connectivity, making it a useful alternative.

📍 ~135 km from Alicante (reachable by car or rail).

💸 Flights from ~£60

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Sep 16

Alicante, Spain

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Sep 16

Alicante, Spain

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$1,134

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Business Class

From EDI

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Sep 16

Alicante, Spain

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$1,134

$584

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Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 16

Alicante, Spain

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$1,125

$584

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Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 18

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,096

$586

Save $510

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Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 18

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,092

$586

Save $506

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Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 28

Alicante, Spain

86% AI deal score

$1,162

$617

Save $545

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Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 28

Alicante, Spain

85% AI deal score

$1,126

$617

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Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 02

Alicante, Spain

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$1,138

$617

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From EDI

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Sep 02

Alicante, Spain

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$1,137

$617

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Sep 30

Alicante, Spain

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$1,129

$617

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Alicante, Spain

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante is typically 60 or more days before departure. During the trailing 90 days, prices averaged around $218 for bookings made within this window. In contrast, waiting until 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise significantly to $607. Planning ahead can lead to substantial savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Edinburgh to Alicante is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $135. The median price for this route over the same period was $337. Prices at the 75th percentile reached $482, indicating that deals below $135 represent a significant saving compared to typical fares.

Historically, November has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante, with a median price of $93. March also offered favorable pricing, with a median of $103. While August had a median price of $106, it was also identified as the most expensive month overall across the trailing 270 days, with the annual median price for the route being $337.

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Edinburgh to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

The journey from Edinburgh to Alicante covers a distance of 1976 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Alicante

Regular price: £98 - £341

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante is typically between 98 GBP and 341 GBP. The current lowest deal is 49 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 15-Dec 17.

now £49

Low £98

High £341

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante

April

Cheapest

Flights from £80

July

Most Expensive

Flights from £426

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Alicante

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Alicante

Edinburgh (EDI) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£313

£86

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Alicante

Edinburgh (EDI) - Alicante (ALC)

easyJet UK

£231

£111

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Alicante

Edinburgh (EDI) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£285

£76

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Alicante

Edinburgh (EDI) - Alicante (ALC)

£316

£94

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Alicante

Edinburgh (EDI) - Alicante (ALC)

Jet2.com

£290

£143

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Alicante

Edinburgh (EDI) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£258

£59

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

£313 → £86

73%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

£316 → £94

70%

5 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 9

£285 → £76

73%

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

£258 → £59

77%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante

Edinburgh - Alicante route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to Alicante are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

November, March, and August offer the lowest median prices

Historically, November ($93), March ($103), and August ($106) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 10m

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Alicante typically take 3 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair provides direct flight options from Edinburgh to Alicante.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante are frequent, appearing often.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport offers convenient departures to Alicante, often with competitive pricing for your journey.

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~£47

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Cheapest

Alicante–Elche Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante.

📍 ~9 km from Alicante (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£47

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport offers a broader route network and excellent connectivity, making it a useful alternative.

Alicante, Spain

85% AI deal score

$1,138

$617

Save $521

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

Today’s best flight deals from Edinburgh to Alicante

Edinburgh to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Alicante

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Alicante

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante

Edinburgh - Alicante route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November, March, and August offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 3h 10m

Connecting flights are common

Ryanair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alicante

Best Elite deals to Alicante

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 16

Dec 18

Dec 18

Sep 28

Sep 28

Sep 02

Sep 02

Sep 30

Sep 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

When should I buy Edinburgh to Alicante tickets?

How do I know if a Edinburgh to Alicante flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante?

Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Alicante?

How long does it take to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante?

Should I set a price alert for Edinburgh to Alicante flights?

Related routes

More routes from Edinburgh

Flights to Alicante from other cities

Edinburgh to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Alicante

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Alicante

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Alicante

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante

Edinburgh - Alicante route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November, March, and August offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 3h 10m

Connecting flights are common

Ryanair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alicante

Best Elite deals to Alicante

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 16

Dec 18

Dec 18

Sep 28

Sep 28

Sep 02

Sep 02

Sep 30

Sep 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

When should I buy Edinburgh to Alicante tickets?

How do I know if a Edinburgh to Alicante flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Edinburgh to Alicante?