Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Birmingham and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from BHX to LPA start from 05:55 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 15:40 with Jet2. Overall, there are 18 weekly Birmingham International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BHX to LPA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for BHX to LPA flights is Jet2.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between BHX and LPA include:
Tenerife South Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
Lanzarote Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Right now, 31 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 54 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHX to LPA, book your trip five months ahead of your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Landing cheap flights from BHX to LPA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.48% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near BHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you have a late Birmingham International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LPA:
Travel at your own speed with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and experience more of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to LPA in February. Temperatures average between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a trip to Telde will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
Arona is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No journey is complete without experiencing Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca.