Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 London.
To ensure you catch your LHR to LPA flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and LPA:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Malaga Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
$99 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. A return flight starts at $207. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to LPA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to LPA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Book a hotel near LPA if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and venture far and wide through Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April.
The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to LPA in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Telde is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
Around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arona is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca.