Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Glasgow is one hour behind Alicante and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 31 Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 07:00 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:20 with easyJet.
To ensure you catch your ALC to GLA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Glasgow holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of United Kingdom:
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates ALC to GLA flights. An exceptional 88.24% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ALC and GLA include:
Stansted Airport
Bristol Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight is £26. A return plane ticket is currently £75. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALC to GLA.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ALC to GLA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Of all flights leaving Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% land on time at their destination.
Central Alicante to Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near ALC:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Book a hotel near GLA if you're on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and venture far and wide through Glasgow and beyond.
Booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport to central Glasgow has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
June is the most popular month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Glasgow in April.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to GLA in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Glasgow, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Journey around 250 miles south-east to Birmingham to tick off its popular sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of United Kingdom, head for Edinburgh, roughly 40 miles east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are key highlights.
