Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gran Canaria Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to LPA start from 06:50 — the first with Vueling. The latest departure is at 23:10 with Vueling. Overall, there are 40 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BCN to LPA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then discovering more of Spain!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that operates BCN to LPA flights. A reliable 80.57% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and LPA:
Fuerteventura Airport
Granada Airport
Tenerife North Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Rs7,477 is the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs15,604. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to LPA.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, 79.12% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're landing on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near LPA:
Go where the road takes you with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and chase adventure across Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Booking your ride from Gran Canaria Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you want to explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to LPA in February. Average temperatures are between 13ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a trip to Telde will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Spain, consider Arona, about 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca are key highlights.