Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 6 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Helsinki.
Each week, there are five Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, go for the 07:30 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 13:15 with Norwegian Air Sweden.
Your HEL to LPA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Finnair has 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 time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
Finnair ranks as the top on-time carrier for HEL to LPA flights, with 85.19% of services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and LPA:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Tallinn Airport
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights departing from Helsinki Vantaa Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of HEL.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is around 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.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near HEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you have a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near LPA:
Explore without limits with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and venture far and wide through Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is May, while December is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to LPA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Telde is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.
Arona is another standout destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No trip is complete without dropping by Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.