Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Birmingham.
Take your pick of eight weekly Birmingham Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Jet2 operates the latest service of the day at 15:55.
To ensure you catch your BHX to LPA flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, so jetting off to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then seeing more parts of Spain!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with Jet2 on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating BHX to LPA flights is Ryanair. Its services land as scheduled 75.0% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between BHX and LPA include:
Tenerife South Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights leaving from Birmingham Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Birmingham Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're getting in on a late Birmingham Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near LPA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and explore beyond Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Gran Canaria Airport around one week before your departure date.
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 around 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
December is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in May.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham 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 (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHX to LPA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. Around 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a trip to Telde will keep you on the go. Start with leading 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.



