Cheap Flights to Gran Canaria Airport
Chasing year-round sunshine in the Canary Islands? Discover cheap flights to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), the largest and busiest airport in this popular Spanish archipelago.
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Gran Canaria Airport opened on April 7, 1930, and is located on the Bay of Gando in the eastern part of Gran Canaria, about 19 kilometers south of Las Palmas. Owned and operated by AENA, the airport ranks first among the Canary Islands in passengers, operations, and cargo, and handled 6.9 million passengers in 2021, a 34.4% increase from the prior year. Gran Canaria serves as a hub for Binter Canarias, Canaryfly, Vueling, airBaltic, and Norwegian Air Shuttle, and a focus city for Ryanair.
Airport code
LPA (ICAO: GCLP)
Location
Telde and Ingenio, Gran Canaria, Spain
Distance from Las Palmas
Approximately 19 km
Airlines serving LPA
Binter Canarias (hub), Canaryfly (hub), Vueling (hub), Ryanair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, TUI fly, Iberia
Popular Routes to and from Gran Canaria
Domestic Spanish routes and inter-island connections anchor Gran Canaria’s schedule, alongside an extensive network across Europe, West Africa, and select long-haul destinations.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Barcelona, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura
International
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights to Gran Canaria
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally offers good value for routes into Gran Canaria. The winter months from October through April are the peak season for European sun-seekers escaping colder climates, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during that period.
About Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is one of Spain’s Canary Islands, celebrated for its remarkably diverse landscapes, from the golden dunes of Maspalomas to the dramatic mountain peaks of the island’s interior. The island’s consistently warm, sunny climate year-round, combined with the vibrant capital city of Las Palmas, makes it one of Europe’s most popular winter escape destinations.
Things to Know When Flying Into Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria serves as an important hub for connections to West Africa, including Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, and Cape Verde.
Iberia operates the airport’s longest route to Santiago de Chile, taking about 12 hours and 10 minutes.
Several seasonal winter routes connect Gran Canaria to Nordic and other European cities, including Helsinki and the Faroe Islands.
The airport features two parallel runways and serves as the base for regional carriers Binter Canarias and Canaryfly, connecting all the Canary Islands.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Gran Canaria Airport is a hub for Binter Canarias, Canaryfly, Vueling, airBaltic, and Norwegian Air Shuttle, and a focus city for Ryanair, with 35+ airlines connecting to 146 destinations across 30 countries.
Yes, Iberia operates a direct route to Santiago de Chile, the airport's longest flight at about 12 hours and 10 minutes.
Gran Canaria Airport handled 6.9 million passengers in 2021, and ranks as the busiest airport in the Canary Islands when counted individually, though Tenerife's two airports combined handle more traffic overall.
Gran Canaria Airport is located about 19 kilometers south of Las Palmas, the island's capital, and 25 kilometers from the popular tourist areas in the south of the island.
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally offers good value, with the winter months from October through April being the peak season for European sun-seekers.
Gran Canaria is one of Spain's Canary Islands, known for its diverse landscapes ranging from golden sand dunes to mountain peaks, year-round warm climate, and vibrant capital city of Las Palmas.
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