Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and London are in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Leave enough time to make your LPA to LHR flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like December. 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.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LPA and LHR:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
46 € is currently the best price for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts at 113 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LPA to LHR, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
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Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Of the departures from Gran Canaria Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Gran Canaria Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LPA? If you're boarding an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're coming in on a late Gran Canaria Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and venture far and wide through London and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to visit London. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London Heathrow Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LPA to LHR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.