Cheap Flights from London Gatwick to Gran Canaria

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know

• Hop on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.

• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.

• Choose from 13 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 15:30.

• Your LGW to LPA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

• You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

• You can fly nonstop to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport:

  • British Airways

  • EasyJet

  • Vueling

• British Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.

• The most punctual carrier operating LGW to LPA flights is British Airways. Its services arrive without delay 66.1% of the time.

• Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and LPA:

  • Fuerteventura Airport

  • Lanzarote Airport

  • Tenerife South Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

• Rs10,512 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs19,835. These prices may change depending on availability.

• Get cheap tickets from LGW to LPA by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

• Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.

• There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to LPA.

• Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

• When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

• Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

• The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.

• Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • Sofitel London Gatwick

  • Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central

  • Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

• Consider booking a hotel near LPA if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Apartamentos Cerca del Aeropuerto

  • Los Cipreses

  • Finca Tropical

• Go where the road takes you with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and find adventure across Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.

• Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport about one week ahead of your departure.

Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

• Gran Canaria Airport to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.

• It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

• The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is April, while March is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

• The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

• If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to LPA in February. Average temperatures are between 13ºC and 20ºC then.

Explore more of Spain

• Telde is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.

• Arona is another essential stop in Spain and is around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No trip is complete without seeing Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca.