Flying from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Shannon Airport to Gran Canaria Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 15 minutes.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Shannon.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SNN to LPA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Shannon Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates SNN to LPA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shannon Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SNN and LPA:
Tenerife South Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
At the moment, R 820 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shannon Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,179. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SNN to LPA by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shannon Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SNN to LPA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shannon Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about Shannon Airport (SNN)
84% of flights leaving Shannon Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of SNN.
To reach Shannon Airport from central Shannon, it'll take about 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SNN? If you're boarding an early flight from Shannon Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're landing on a late Shannon Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near LPA:
Pick up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car and explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Orlando are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Shannon Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Shannon Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, consider 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). Search for cheap tickets from SNN to LPA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. About 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a visit to Telde will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.
Arona is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No trip is complete without experiencing Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.