Flights to Gran Canaria Las Palmas

Gran Canaria - Spain's tropical island getaway

Gran Canaria is one of the Canary Islands in Spain. It is particularly well-known for its stunning white sandy beaches, and breathtaking landscapes.
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When best to go to Gran Canaria 

Gran Canaria boasts year round warm, sunny weather. Summers, between May and November, tend to be hot and dry, while winters are slightly cooler. Sometimes the western side of the island is affected by hot, dry winds that have the effect of increasing temperatures, while the northern side of the island is affected by Trade Winds and rainfall. Annual events take place on Gran Canaria throughout the year. During the months of January and February, there is the Festival de Musica de Canarias. During this time live music events are held at various venues across the island. Every year on the 12th October the Dia Nacional de Espana is celebrated with colourful street parades and lively festivities.

Basic facts on arrival: tips and cost of living

The main tourist resorts are on the south side of the island. This includes Puerto Rico, Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. Gran Canaria is popular amongst surfers, and there are surf camps and schools dotted around the island. The north facing coast offers some of the best surfing experiences. Gran Canaria features terrain that is ideal for exploring on a mountain bike, and tours may easily be arranged. Popular Gran Canarian dishes include helado de gofio (gofio ice cream), and papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes with spicy sauce). The cost of living in Gran Canaria is generally cheaper than in London. Expect to pay about 8EUR for a cheap meal at an inexpensive restaurant.

 

Local transport and accommodation options

There are a number of bus services that operate between Gran Canaria Airport and the city. These include bus route 1, which connects the airport to Puerto de Mogan. These buses run every 20 minutes, and cost around EUR 7. Bus route 5 travels to Faro de Maspalomas, and costs around EUR 4. Single fares on a local bus costs about EUR 1.50 for a short journey, while taxis are significantly more expensive. Taxi fares cost at least EUR 5 for a 3 kilometre trip, and incur a charge of about EUR 1 per additional kilometre travelled. Cheap hostel accommodation is available from around EUR 10 upwards, while an inexpensive hotel room costs from around EUR17.

Airport Las Palmas - Gran Canaria LPA

Las Palmas airport on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria, is one of 100 largest airports in the world by traffic volume and one of the 25 busiest in Europe.

No real off season exists and sun seeking north Europeans arrive 365 days a year to enjoy the pleasant climate and populate the famous beaches and sand dunes of the island group, mainly coming from England and Germany. The airport is largely used for tourism and is managed by AENA, who are also responsible for monitoring the Spanish airspace.

• URL: Official website
• Parking: Yes, there are about 1900 paid parking spaces.
• Nearby cities: Las Palmas (19 km)
• Directions by car: Bus and taxi

Location

The airport is located about 18 km (11 miles) south of Las Palmas on the GC-1. Motorists should use the GC-1 towards Las Palmas and then follow the signs to the parking.

The public bus route No. 5 runs every day from platform 26 of the bus station from Las Palmas to the airport; Line 60 also stops at the airport and operates from platform 23 along with line 66, serving the airport from Maspalomas. For current departure times please enquire at the airport.