Quick answer: Manchester to Alicante is a non-stop flight of about 2h 55m, landing at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández (ALC). Expect £35 in February, rising to £60–£185 by August.

Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “Flights from Manchester to Alicante”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/flights/manchester-to-alicante/

The season and the school calendar set this fare, not weekday business demand. Carriers on the route include Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, British Airways. Alicante in one line: City, castle and beach for less than the Costas cost.

2h 55mnon-stop

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Fares from Manchester by month

MonthTypical return
January£35–£110
February cheapest£35–£100
March£40–£115
April£40–£125
May£45–£135
June£50–£145
July£60–£180
August peak£60–£185
September£50–£145
October£40–£120
November£35–£110
December£45–£135

Indicative bands compiled from our own partner searches on 2026-11-12. Read them as typical bands, not as anything you can book against.

Getting from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández into Alicante

The C6 airport bus reaches Alicante centre in 20 minutes for about £4, and the tram runs up the coast to Benidorm. A taxi is 15 minutes and £20–£25.

When to go

  • Best months: April to June, and September to October
  • Cheapest months: November to February
  • Avoid: Mid-August, when the Spanish coast is at capacity

Before you book

  • Low-cost carriers sell the seat and charge for the bag. Check the bag fee as well: £25–£45 each way for 20 kg on the low-cost carriers.
  • Anything after 22:00 is worth pre-booking, because the bus timetable thins out and taxis know it.
  • Package protection is not automatic. Book flight and hotel separately and your ATOL protection is only what each seller offers on its own page.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Manchester to Alicante?

Yes. Carriers on the route include Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and British Airways, all non-stop. The flight takes about 2h 55m, landing at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández (ALC).

How much is a flight from Manchester to Alicante?

Between £35 in February and £60–£185 in August. Half-term, Easter and late bookings all sit higher than the bands above.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Alicante?

February, with returns starting around £35. January runs it close, with the same weather.

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