Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
The timezone in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Copenhagen.
Choose from seven weekly Copenhagen Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Norwegian Air Sweden is the earliest flight available. Norwegian Air Sweden operates the latest service of the day at 19:15.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your CPH to LPA flight.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Norwegian Air Sweden is your gateway to exploring Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Gran Canaria Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Norwegian Air Sweden on this route.
With a reliable 82.76% of services arriving as scheduled, Scandinavian Airlines has the best on-time performance for CPH to LPA flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPH and LPA:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Copenhagen Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from CPH reach their destination without delay.
To reach Copenhagen Airport from central Copenhagen, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 15 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near CPH? If you're catching an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Consider booking a hotel close to LPA if you're taking a late Copenhagen Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Gran Canaria Airport rental car and explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Orlando are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 drive to the centre.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Copenhagen Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is May, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you want to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPH to LPA in February. Temperatures average 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 popular sights like Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.
Around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arona is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.