Travelling from Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Hamburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) taking off from here.
5 hours 5 minutes is the average duration of a direct Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport flight.
The timezone in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Hamburg. Gran Canaria Airport is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The most popular route is from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). Take your pick of 8 direct services each week. Eurowings operates a 6:25am departure between HAM and LPA.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Hamburg to LPA.
Travelling during a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
You can find a direct flight from Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM).
Leading airlines that offer direct flights from Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport departing HAM include:
The top choice among passengers flying between HAM and LPA is Eurowings.
With 75.86% of its services landing as planned, Condor is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Hamburg to LPA. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
HAM is around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Hamburg Airport:
77% of flights that take off from Hamburg Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
LBC is about 56 kilometres from central Hamburg. Plan ahead to work out the fastest way to arrive at the terminal.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport the day before your Hamburg to LPA flight:
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LPA:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is around 26 kilometres from Gran Canaria Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Right now, R 1,030 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,729. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Hamburg to LPA.
April is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is when most people book flights from Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). Plan your visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Hamburg to LPA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Gran Canaria Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:
Your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions that should be on your list include La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 129 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a trip to Arona will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.
Arrecife is another essential stop in Spain and is around 209 kilometres northeast of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No journey is complete without dropping by La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto.