Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Edinburgh.
Every week, there are seven Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. To be on board early, opt for the 06:00 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 17:00 with Jet2.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your EDI to LPA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. When you're ready to start your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Spain:
Most passengers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering EDI to LPA flights. A dependable 81.48% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and LPA:
Madrid Airport
Tenerife South Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're getting in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LPA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and explore beyond Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to LPA in February. Temperatures average between 13ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Telde is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once 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.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Spain, head for Arona, roughly 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife are among the biggest draws.