Travelling from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, making Las Palmas de Gran Canaria one hour ahead of Ponta Delgada.
Your PDL to LPA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then seeing more of Spain!) is easy with Binter Canarias. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Binter Canarias.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Joao Paulo II Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PDL and LPA include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Bilbao Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Joao Paulo II Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight is 91 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 233 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PDL to LPA.
The cheapest month for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PDL to LPA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Of the flights that depart from Joao Paulo II Airport, 68.76% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Ponta Delgada to Joao Paulo II Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near PDL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Consider booking a hotel near LPA if you have a late Joao Paulo II Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Gran Canaria Airport rental car and explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Orlando are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Gran Canaria Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
From Gran Canaria Airport, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April.
Book your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you'd like to explore 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 PDL to LPA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey around 14 kilometres south to Telde to check off its must-visit sights. From Casa Museo Leon y Castillo to Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Arona is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No journey is complete without experiencing Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca.