Flying from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Alicante's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Alicante one hour ahead of Leeds.
Flights from LBA to ALC start at 06:00 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 21:05 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from 24 weekly Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LBA to ALC flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Alicante (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante Airport offered by this carrier.
Ryanair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a dependable 85.54% of services arriving on schedule, Jet2 has the best on-time performance for LBA to ALC flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LBA and ALC:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Alicante Airport (ALC)
At the moment, $42 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $78. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LBA to ALC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LBA to ALC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Of all flights leaving Leeds Bradford Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Central Leeds to Leeds Bradford Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LBA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALC instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Alicante Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and discover more of Alicante and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Alicante Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Alicante Airport (ALC) to central Alicante
Alicante Airport to the centre of Alicante has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Alicante in February.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LBA to ALC in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 483 kilometres north of Alicante. No trip is complete without experiencing Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.

