Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Rome: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 40 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where Gran Canaria Airport is located.
With five flights a week between the two airports, Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route. Hop on Ryanair's 09:45 flight to get your journey from LPA to FCO underway.
To avoid missing your LPA to Rome flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
You can book a direct Gran Canaria Airport to Rome ticket. Start your journey at LPA and land at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Keep your eyes peeled for deals with Ryanair. This carrier operates direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tick off a new city. When searching for flight tickets from LPA to Rome, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
LPA is around 23 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LPA:
68.09% of flights departing from Gran Canaria Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Rome
R 604 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Rome flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 1,329. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LPA to Rome.
June is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on Gran Canaria Airport to Rome tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The distance from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to FCO if you're coming in on a late flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome. Pick one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from LPA to Rome.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Once your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 18 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to CIA. Settle in and get cosy after your LPA to Rome flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from CIA one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
Travel to Rome during peak season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Gran Canaria Airport to Rome flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LPA to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Rome
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rome right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome:
Trevi Fountain and Colosseum are just two of the top attractions to put on your Rome travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Roman Forum.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another standout destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No journey is complete without visiting National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.