Flying from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): What you need to know
Frankfurt has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) taking off from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN).
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport flight.
The timezone in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Frankfurt. Gran Canaria Airport is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with EW Discover at 12:45pm. Go for the first FRA to LPA departure operated by Condor at 7:40am if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to LPA, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month like September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) depart from this terminal.
Condor is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport jetting out of FRA.
Condor is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from FRA to LPA.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Condor.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to LPA with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between FRA and LPA include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
FRA is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Planning to leave from Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)? Direct Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) plane tickets are available from here.
You can board a direct flight from Frankfurt to LPA with Ryanair. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of HHN.
Ryanair is the top choice for passengers flying from HHN to LPA.
The top on-time carrier is Ryanair. Its Frankfurt Hahn Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights land as scheduled 78.57% of the time.
Split up your flight from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and LPA include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
You can get to HHN from the centre of Frankfurt in about 1 hour 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Frankfurt to LPA flight? Check in to a hotel near Frankfurt Hahn Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from Frankfurt Hahn Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving right on cue.
About Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near LPA:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Right now, Rs17,377 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs37,651. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). March is the peak month for travel to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
Lock in a Frankfurt to LPA plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to range from 19ºC to 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport in February when temperatures are between 13ºC and 20ºC.
More about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Gran Canaria Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar are must-do's during your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria adventure.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel about 129 kilometres west to Arona to tick off its leading sights. From Playa Los Cristianos to Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Arrecife is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 209 kilometres northeast of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No journey is complete without seeing La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto.