Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport takes 4 hours 30 minutes (on average). Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0 — identical to London.
Every week, there are 13 flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If you prefer to be on board early, take the 06:05 Vueling flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from LGW to LPA is 20:55 with easyJet.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines provide direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, so getting to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then visiting more of Spain!) is easy. Popular carriers that travel between LGW and LPA include:
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LGW and LPA include:
Tenerife South Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Spain. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before reserving your cheap ticket from LGW to LPA, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 45 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 80 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to LPA.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from LGW to LPA. There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have fallen. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price.
Use filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The journey from central London to London Gatwick Airport takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 80 kilometres in 1 hour and 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LPA:
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport to the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is about 23 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April.
The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 13ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to LPA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Start your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria trip right by finding a fantastic stay. Once you've booked your flight from LGW to LPA, check out our accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Las Palmas de Gran Canaria itinerary.
Complete your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Gran Canaria Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria escape.