Travelling from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): What you need to know
Rome's main base, Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).
4 hours 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Rome to Gran Canaria Airport flight.
Gran Canaria Airport is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Rome.
Choose from 2 direct flights each week between Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). This is the busiest route, with Ryanair offering a 5:45am departure from FCO to LPA.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Rome to LPA.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can jump on a direct flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) leaving from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
You can book a direct flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport with Ryanair. This popular carrier operates services from FCO.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between FCO and LPA is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 80.0% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Rome to LPA with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. 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 on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport. Check out these connections between Rome Ciampino Airport and LPA:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
CIA is about 14 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your Rome to LPA flight:
The majority of flights that depart Rome Ciampino Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Have a late flight from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near LPA and get cosy, quick:
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
Gran Canaria Airport is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
At the moment, 42 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 80 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Rome to LPA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Rome to Gran Canaria Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). Plan your visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Rome to LPA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look 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, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:
Your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited 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 top sights. From Playa Los Cristianos to Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Arrecife is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 209 kilometres northeast of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No journey is complete without visiting La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto.