Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Glasgow: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Glasgow is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Glasgow and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (where Gran Canaria Airport is located) are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is the most traveled route, with five weekly flights to choose from. You can fly from LPA to GLA at 15:55 with Jet2.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your LPA to Glasgow flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your journey at LPA and fly nonstop to Glasgow International Airport (GLA). That will be your arrival point when searching for Gran Canaria Airport to Glasgow tickets.
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Glasgow include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from LPA to Glasgow. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
LPA is around 23 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
In search of a hotel near LPA? If you're boarding an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Glasgow, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
68.09% of flights that leave from Gran Canaria Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Glasgow
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Glasgow flight is Rs12,209. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs46,215. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LPA to Glasgow.
May is the best month for picking up a fantastic deal on Gran Canaria Airport to Glasgow tickets. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LPA to Glasgow by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to the centre of Glasgow takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Glasgow, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near GLA:
Explore without limits with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience more of Glasgow and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from LPA to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
The centre of Glasgow is around 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). After your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Glasgow has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 55 minutes.
After stepping off your LPA to Glasgow flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to PIK. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark make picking up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from PIK two weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Visit Glasgow in peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Glasgow during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your Gran Canaria Airport to Glasgow flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LPA to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Glasgow, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are essential stops on your Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. About 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Cardiff, about 499 kilometres south of Glasgow. Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay are the start of reasons to visit.