Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Porto.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your OPO to LPA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Porto Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering OPO to LPA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between OPO and LPA:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Alicante Airport
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to Porto Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Porto to Porto Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Porto Airport to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to OPO:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Book a hotel close to LPA if you're catching a late Porto Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and explore beyond Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Gran Canaria Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport to the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Porto 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 Porto Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OPO to LPA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Telde is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include 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 favourite stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.

