Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is three hours behind Istanbul and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your IST to LPA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the top stopovers between IST and LPA:
Nuremberg Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Currently, R 1,151 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,568. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from IST to LPA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IST to LPA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near IST:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're coming in on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels 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 experience the lesser-explored corners of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week before your travel date.
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 reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April.
The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Gran Canaria Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to LPA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
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 visit to Telde will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
Arona is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No trip is complete without experiencing Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca.