Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 30 minutes.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Las Palmas de Gran Canaria two hours behind Helsinki.
Flights from HEL to LPA start from 06:30 — the earliest with Norwegian Air Sweden. The last departure is at 11:25 with Norwegian Air Sweden. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your HEL to LPA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finnair offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating HEL to LPA flights, with 77.05% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HEL and LPA:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Tallinn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight is 52 €. A return ticket right now is 155 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book three months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HEL to LPA.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HEL to LPA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, 60.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're coming in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LPA:
Pick up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car and discover Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Orlando are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Gran Canaria Airport around 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. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you'd like to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to LPA in February. Average temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a visit to Telde will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions 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.