Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Southampton.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SOU to LPA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Southampton Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOU and LPA:
Belfast International Airport
Geneve Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Currently, R 1,399 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Southampton Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,591. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SOU to LPA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Southampton Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SOU to LPA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Southampton Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
55.7% of flights that leave from Southampton Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Southampton to Southampton Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SOU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Southampton Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Southampton Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando to explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Gran Canaria Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great 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.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Southampton Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is April, while March is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Southampton Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, think about the type of weather you like. 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 SOU to LPA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel around 14 kilometres south to Telde to tick off its leading attractions. From Casa Museo Leon y Castillo to Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arona is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca.