Cheap flights from Southampton to Alicante

February comes out cheapest on this route, a quiet stretch well away from the Spanish summer. Fares are shown from October through to August, so you can trace how the price climbs towards the school holidays and the destination's own high season. Christmas and the summer weeks are the ones to book early. Midweek departures often sit below weekend ones, and shoulder months like October or May balance pleasant weather against thinner crowds.

Connections come first: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines routes you through Amsterdam, Aer Lingus via Dublin with Emerald Airlines operating the feeder leg, and Loganair Limited adds its own linking itineraries. Those add hours but sometimes suit travellers starting from Southampton who want a single carrier the whole way. EasyJet and EasyJet Europe fly the route nonstop, and as low-cost carriers their base fares cover the seat while bags and seat selection are extras. The full-service and regional options typically bundle more into the ticket, so weigh the total cost with luggage before deciding.

Alicante airport is a compact single-terminal building, so you will not spend long walking from gate to baggage hall, and transfers stay simple. It sits a short drive from the city centre, close enough that the trip into town is measured in minutes rather than an afternoon. Buses and taxis line up outside the arrivals hall, and the motorway link makes car hire straightforward if you plan to explore the coast. Keep an eye on the car rental desks during peak season, when queues build quickly.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

112, 061, 091

Driving side

right

Calling code

+34

Internet domain

.es

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Alicante

366 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Madrid)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Southampton has only one airport, so confirm your departure point is the one your ticket names.
• Check whether your EasyJet fare includes a cabin bag or charges for it.
• If you hold a connecting ticket with a separate carrier, confirm you can check bags through or must re-check them.
• Verify passport and entry documents for Spain before you pay.
• Compare February fares against the summer months on the price calendar.
• Book Christmas and school-holiday dates early.