Flying from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): What you need to know
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is Rome's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) leaving from here.
4 hours 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Rome to Gran Canaria Airport flight.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one hour behind Rome. Gran Canaria Airport is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of 3 direct services every week between Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). This is the most popular route, with Ryanair offering a 5:45am departure from FCO to LPA.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Rome to LPA. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Nonstop flights from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) can be booked from here.
Ryanair is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport departing from FCO.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between FCO and LPA is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Ryanair. Its services land without delay 68.0% of the time.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Rome to LPA with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between FCO and LPA include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport:
71% of flights that leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport land at their destination on time.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport. Here's where you can connect between Rome Ciampino Airport and LPA:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your Rome to LPA flight:
73% of flights taking off from Rome Ciampino Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Have a late flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LPA and fast-forward to bedtime:
Pick up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car and explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Orlando are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Rome to Gran Canaria Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
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 reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Currently, 37 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 76 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rome to LPA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Affordable Rome to Gran Canaria Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Rome to LPA.
Save money on your flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). March is the busiest month to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in September.
Before locking in your Rome to LPA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar are attractions you won't want to skip in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Journey about 129 kilometres west to Arona to tick off its popular sights. From Playa de las Américas to Playa Los Cristianos and Playa de Los Cristianos, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of Spain, head for Arrecife, roughly 209 kilometres northeast of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Arecife, Playa de la Arena and La Mirada de César Manrique are among its highlights.