Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one hour behind Madrid and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 112 Madrid Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, select the 00:05 Iberia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:45 with Iberia.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MAD to LPA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Madrid Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, so jetting off to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Iberia.
With a reliable 94.12% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair has the best on-time record for MAD to LPA flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and LPA:
Tenerife North Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Right now, 21 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 47 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from MAD to LPA by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAD to LPA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madrid Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madrid Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Madrid Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Madrid Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and see more of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
December is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in May.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you want to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to LPA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. About 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a trip to Telde will keep you busy. Start with attractions like 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 journey is complete without seeing Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.