Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
London and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria share the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LHR to LPA flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LHR and LPA include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
R 1,177 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,267. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to LPA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to LPA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LPA:
Say yes to new adventures 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.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Gran Canaria Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to LPA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a visit to Telde will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions 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 essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.