Landed On Time
Terminal: S | Gate: 14
Departure: Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Scheduled:
14:30
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Actual:
15:09
Arrival: Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Scheduled:
18:10
|
Actual:
18:04
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IB 5979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 03 15:09 18:04
Landed
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Jun 02 18:05 20:59
Delayed
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May 31 16:40 19:34
Landed
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May 30 17:05 20:10
Landed Late
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May 29 13:57 16:51
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Iberia IB 5979 London to Alicante Flight Information

Iberia Flight IB5979 connects London, United Kingdom to Alicante, Spain, taking off from London Gatwick Airport LGW and landing at Alicante Airport ALC.

How long is the IB5979 flight from London to Alicante?

The average flight time from London to Alicante is 1 hour and 59 minutes. The flight distance is 1431 km / 889 miles and the average flight speed is 721 km/h / 448 mph.

How many IB5979 flights are operated per week?

5 flights per week. The flight IB5979 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Iberia Flight IB5979 London to Alicante?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Iberia Flight IB5979 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight IB5979 arriving at?

Flight IB5979 arrives at Alicante Airport (ALC) Terminal N.

When was the latest IB5979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 18:04.

How else can the flight IB5979 be referenced as?

This Iberia flight can also be referenced as IBE5979, IB 5979, IBE 5979.

How often is flight IB5979 delayed?

On average, 50% of all IB5979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 37 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled IB5979 flight or baggage issues?

If your IB5979 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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IB5979 and London LGW to Alicante ALC Flights

Other flights departing from London LGW: BA2039, BA2682, U28553, VY8470

Other flights arriving at Alicante ALC: VY8470, FR4007, X31113, FR6617

All flights connecting London LGW to Alicante ALC.

IB5979 Iberia Flight: London to Alicante Route Map

IB5979 Iberia Flight Map: London to Alicante
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