Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Gran Canaria Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Las Palmas de Gran Canaria one hour behind Alicante.
Flights from ALC to LPA start at 05:55 — the earliest with Iberia. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with Vueling. In total, there are nine weekly Alicante-Elche Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ALC to LPA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a breeze with Iberia. This popular airline has direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Iberia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Iberia ranks as the top on-time carrier for ALC to LPA flights, with 87.72% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ALC and LPA:
Tenerife North Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Lanzarote Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Currently, 24 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 54 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ALC to LPA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ALC to LPA.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights that depart Alicante-Elche Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ALC? If you're catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Alicante-Elche Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
Explore without limits with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and venture far and wide through Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport to the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is April, while March is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you'd like to explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ALC to LPA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey around 14 kilometres south to Telde to tick off its must-visit sights. From Casa Museo Leon y Castillo to Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Arona is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No journey is complete without dropping by Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca.
