Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to London Southend Airport (SEN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Southend Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London one hour behind Alicante.
You can choose from three weekly Alicante-Elche Airport to London Southend Airport flights. The 17:30 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 18:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your ALC to SEN flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is easy with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Southend Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Southend Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ALC and SEN include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to London Southend Airport (SEN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to London Southend Airport flight is $35. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $106. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from ALC to SEN, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Southend Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ALC to SEN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Southend Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights leaving from Alicante-Elche Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Alicante to Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ALC? If you've booked an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Southend Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Southend Airport (SEN)
If you're getting in on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to London Southend Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SEN:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a London Southend Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise to explore London and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from London Southend Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to lock in the best possible deal. If you're going away during peak season, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from London Southend Airport (SEN) to central London
From London Southend Airport, London is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to London Southend Airport (SEN)
September is the busiest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Southend Airport. To escape the crowds, visit London in January.
When booking your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to London Southend Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to SEN in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.