Travelling from London to La Palma Airport (SPC): What you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when organising a flight from London to La Palma Airport (SPC). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
La Palma Airport is located in Santa Cruz de La Palma. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from London to SPC.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to SPC. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to La Palma Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to La Palma Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to SPC flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Choosing a plane ticket from London to La Palma Airport (SPC) with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When flying from Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can detour to on the way to SPC:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to La Palma Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About La Palma Airport (SPC)
Have a late flight from London to La Palma Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SPC and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab a La Palma Airport rental car and explore Santa Cruz de La Palma and beyond with your own set of wheels. TopCar, Thrifty and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to La Palma Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to La Palma Airport (SPC)
R 1,102 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to La Palma Airport. Return flights start at R 2,388. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from London to SPC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to La Palma Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from London to SPC.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to La Palma Airport.
The best time to fly from London to La Palma Airport (SPC)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to La Palma Airport (SPC). August is the busiest month to travel to Santa Cruz de La Palma. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
Lock in a London to SPC plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santa Cruz de La Palma to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to La Palma Airport in February when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Santa Cruz de La Palma
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Santa Cruz de La Palma right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from London to La Palma Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Santa Cruz de La Palma when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Plaza de España followed by Iglesia Matriz de El Salvador and Iglesia de Santo Domingo.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Santa Cruz de La Palma, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey around 241 kilometres east to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to tick off its leading attractions. From La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras) to Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Telde is another standout destination in Spain and is around 241 kilometres east of Santa Cruz de La Palma. No journey is complete without a visit to Parque Urbano de San Juan, Barrio de San Francisco and Mirador de San Francisco.
