Cheap flights from Southend to Alicante

The costly stretch runs through the destination's summer and the school holidays, when everyone heads for the coast. Work back from there and the pattern is simple: late autumn is quiet, and November is the cheapest month on this route. Spring sits in between, with fares climbing again as the beach season approaches. Midweek departures usually cost less than Friday and Saturday flights, and booking a few weeks ahead tends to beat last-minute fares.

The fare itself covers your seat and a small cabin bag; everything beyond that — hold luggage, bigger cabin bags, seat selection — appears as extras on the booking page. Easyjet and EasyJet Europe fly the route, both low-cost, and both operate it as a direct service, so there is no connection to price in. What differs between tickets is mainly the baggage bundle, so price two or three fare options before you settle.

Getting into town is straightforward: Alicante airport sits close to the city, and the transfer feels short rather than an expedition. A bus service runs to the centre, and taxis and pre-booked transfers are the usual alternatives. Watch for peak arrival times in summer, when the bus fills up and taxi queues grow; outside the beach season the whole arrival is calmer.

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

• Check passport validity and Spain's entry rules for your nationality before booking.
• Confirm your ticket names Southend Municipal as the departure airport.
• Compare what each fare includes, since hold luggage is an add-on on low-cost tickets.
• If you book separate tickets, leave generous time between flights.
• Remember November is the cheap stretch and summer is the busy one, so book early for peak dates.