Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Las Palmas de Gran Canaria one hour behind Amsterdam.
Every week, there are 21 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 06:10 Transavia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 16:00 with Transavia.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your AMS to LPA flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, so jetting to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with TUI.nl on this route.
With a dependable 86.42% of services arriving on schedule, TUI.nl has the best on-time record for AMS to LPA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between AMS and LPA include:
Madrid Airport
Malaga Airport
Lanzarote Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
At the moment, 69 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 129 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AMS to LPA.
The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMS to LPA.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Of all flights leaving Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Consider booking a hotel close to LPA if you're catching a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and experience the lesser-explored corners of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Gran Canaria Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from AMS to LPA in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey about 14 kilometres south to Telde to check off its leading sights. From Mirador de San Francisco to Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Spain, head for Arona, roughly 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife are key highlights.