Travelling from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow.
Flights from GLA to LPA start at 10:00 — the earliest with Jet2. The last departure is at 16:40 with Jet2. Overall, you can choose from five weekly Glasgow Intl Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GLA to LPA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jet2 is your gateway to discovering Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Gran Canaria Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers GLA to LPA flights is Jet2. Its services land as planned 65.71% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Intl Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the top stopovers between GLA and LPA:
Tenerife South Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Bristol Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
R 542 is the best price for a one-way Glasgow Intl Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,103. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from GLA to LPA by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from GLA to LPA.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
81% of flights departing from Glasgow Intl Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of GLA.
Glasgow Intl Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to GLA:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Glasgow Intl Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
Explore without limits with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and experience more of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Gran Canaria Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
December is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in May.
Book your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you want to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GLA to LPA in February. Average temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey around 14 kilometres south to Telde to tick off its top attractions. From Mirador de San Francisco to Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major destination in Spain, consider Arona, about 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife are highlights.