Flying from London to La Palma Airport (SPC): What you need to know
London's main base, London Stansted Airport (STN), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from London to La Palma Airport (SPC).
London and Santa Cruz de La Palma (where La Palma Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from London to SPC.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to SPC that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LHR and SPC include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to La Palma Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to La Palma Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to SPC flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from London to La Palma Airport departing from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Get set for takeoff with Jet2. It offers direct London to SPC plane tickets from STN.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Jet2 from STN to SPC.
You can lock in a plane ticket from London to La Palma Airport (SPC) with one or more stops departing from London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and SPC:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to La Palma Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and land as expected.
About La Palma Airport (SPC)
Have a late flight from London to La Palma Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SPC and fast-forward to bedtime:
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Getting from La Palma Airport (SPC) to central Santa Cruz de La Palma
La Palma Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Santa Cruz de La Palma. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to La Palma Airport (SPC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to La Palma Airport is 55 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 81 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from London to SPC, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your London to La Palma Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to La Palma Airport (SPC)
February is the most popular month for flights from London to La Palma Airport (SPC). Visit Santa Cruz de La Palma in October for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Santa Cruz de La Palma is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your London to SPC plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to La Palma Airport in February when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Santa Cruz de La Palma
Start your Santa Cruz de La Palma trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to La Palma Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Plaza de España, Nuestra Senora de las Nieves and Iglesia Matriz de El Salvador are major attractions which should feature on every Santa Cruz de La Palma itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Santa Cruz de La Palma, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel around 241 kilometres east to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to check off its top attractions. From La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras) to Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 241 kilometres east of Santa Cruz de La Palma, Telde is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.