Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
3 hours 14 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Alicante and operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are 18 flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh Airport. The earliest flight from ALC to EDI is at 06:00 and the latest is at 22:00.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
easyJet has direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to discover the sights in Edinburgh — plus maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the ALC - EDI route are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Stansted Airport
Dublin Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from ALC to EDI.
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Travelling from central Alicante to Alicante-Elche Airport takes approximately 47 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Got an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ALC:
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip right by finding a great place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from ALC to EDI, check out our range of hotel options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are top sights which should be on every Edinburgh itinerary.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 31 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
Complete your Edinburgh trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Edinburgh Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Edinburgh holiday.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh Airport is $27. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $88. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap tickets from ALC to EDI, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to explore Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALC to EDI in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC then.