Cheap Flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Alicante (ALC)

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Flight deals from East Midlands Airport to Alicante Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from East Midlands Airport to Alicante Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £32. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Alicante.£15 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £15, select.

Alicante.£19 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £19, select.

Alicante.£22 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £22, select.

Alicante.£31 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £31, select.

Alicante.£31 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £31, select.

Alicante.£36 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £36, select.

Alicante.£36 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound direct flight with Ryanair departs from East Midlands on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £36, select.

Alicante.£58 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.

Alicante.£70 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £70, select.

Alicante.£72 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £72, select.

Alicante.£90 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb.One-way flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £90, select.

Alicante.£112 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £112, select.

Alicante.£299 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Alicante.Price includes taxes and charges.From £299, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to Alicante

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like East Midlands to Alicante flights are currently cheapest in April.

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East Midlands to Alicante: Alternative routes

Compare routes from East Midlands to Alicante below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Alicante.

Alicante

6 miles from central Alicante

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Nottingham to Alicante: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£15
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	2 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airline	Ryanair
Average flights per week	19

Finding cheap flights from East Midlands to Alicante: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from East Midlands to Alicante?

The best price we found for a return flight from East Midlands to Alicante is £32. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from East Midlands to Alicante?

2 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from East Midlands to Alicante.

Which airlines fly direct from East Midlands to Alicante?

Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI fly direct from East Midlands to Alicante.

How many flights are there a week from East Midlands to Alicante?

As of March 2026, there are 19 flights per week flying from East Midlands to Alicante.

When is the cheapest time to fly from East Midlands to Alicante?

The cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to Alicante is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from East Midlands Airport to Alicante Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from East Midlands Airport to Alicante Airport on Monday, 13 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Alicante Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Alicante?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Alicante but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Alicante?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Alicante is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from East Midlands Airport to Alicante with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Alicante.

Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.
Alicante is one hour ahead of Nottingham and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from EMA to ALC start at 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 19:15 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 27 weekly East Midlands Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your EMA to ALC flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Alicante (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Jet2 leads the way as the most punctual carrier for EMA to ALC flights, with 92.31% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from East Midlands Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between EMA and ALC include:
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport
- Palma de Mallorca Airport
- Dublin Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)

The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight is £15. A return ticket right now is £32. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from EMA to ALC by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EMA to ALC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from East Midlands Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport.

Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)

75.1% of flights departing from East Midlands Airport land at their destination on time.
East Midlands Airport is around 14 miles from central Nottingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to EMA? If you're boarding an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)

Consider staying in a hotel near ALC if you're taking a late East Midlands Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up an Alicante-Elche Airport rental car and explore Alicante and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Wheego are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Alicante-Elche Airport around one week before your trip.

Getting from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to central Alicante

From Alicante-Elche Airport, Alicante is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

When to fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)

July is the most popular month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Alicante in January.
The warmest month in Alicante is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from East Midlands Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from EMA to ALC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.

Explore more of Spain

Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Alicante. Around 230 miles away to the north, top sights here include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Spain, head for Logroño, about 300 miles north of Alicante. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key highlights.