Flying from London to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from London to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). Check out your options for jetting out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN).
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (where Gran Canaria Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to LPA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from London to LPA leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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78% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about kicking off your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
When departing from LGW, you can pick from a range of airlines that have direct flights from London to LPA. Reach cruising altitude with one of these carriers:
EasyJet has the largest share of bookings on the LGW to LPA route.
With 73.47% of services arriving as scheduled, easyJet is the top on-time carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and Gran Canaria Airport.
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Gran Canaria Airport, browse these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to LPA flight:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport land at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Begin your journey at London Stansted Airport (STN) and head straight to your destination without layovers. You can book direct flights from London to Gran Canaria Airport out of here.
Ryanair is one reputable carrier that offers direct London to LPA plane tickets from STN.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between STN and LPA is Ryanair.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Jet2. Its services land without delay 75.61% of the time.
You can lock in a plane ticket from London to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) with one or more stops out of London Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and LPA:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Gran Canaria Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Have a late flight from London to Gran Canaria Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near LPA and be in snooze mode sooner:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Gran Canaria Airport flight.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
From Gran Canaria Airport, central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
At the moment, 28 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Gran Canaria Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 58 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to LPA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Affordable London to Gran Canaria Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to LPA.
Find an affordable flight from London to Gran Canaria Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), while March is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a London to LPA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
February has temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Gran Canaria Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Start your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Gran Canaria Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar are top sights which should be on any well-planned Las Palmas de Gran Canaria itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel around 129 kilometres west to Arona to check off its leading sights. From Playa Los Cristianos to Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Spain, consider Arrecife, roughly 209 kilometres northeast of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto are highlights.