Flying from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one hour behind Rome and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are three Rome Fiumicino Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, take the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 15:20 with Wizz Air Malta.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your FCO to LPA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and perhaps some other great corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Gran Canaria Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for FCO to LPA flights, with 80.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FCO and LPA:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
R 794 is currently the best price for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,758. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from FCO to LPA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from FCO to LPA.
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Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
78% of flights that leave from Rome Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Rome Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it takes around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near FCO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're getting in on a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near LPA:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and explore beyond Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Gran Canaria Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is May, while December is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you want to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FCO to LPA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Telde is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include 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 essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.