Travelling from Melbourne to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) taking off from here.
Gran Canaria Airport is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to LPA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne to Gran Canaria Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
About Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Gran Canaria Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LPA:
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 23 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 41 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Gran Canaria Airport is R 8,032. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 25,412. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to lock in cheap tickets from Melbourne to LPA. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider choice of flight times and dates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Melbourne to Gran Canaria Airport.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a new deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap tickets from Melbourne to LPA every day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Gran Canaria Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April when it's quieter.
Schedule your flight from Melbourne to LPA for August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to range from 19ºC to 26ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 13ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Gran Canaria Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Start your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Gran Canaria Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is to explore its popular attractions. Highlights include Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
Complete your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria trip with a car rental
Hop behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to Gran Canaria Airport.
