Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to London: what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (the location of Gran Canaria Airport).
You can choose from 14 services a week between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). This is the most popular flight route.
To avoid missing your LPA to London flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like March? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Begin your trip at LPA and go straight to London without layovers. When booking a direct Gran Canaria Airport to London ticket, these are your landing options:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to London. Get on board with any of these:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When browsing for plane tickets from LPA to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
LPA is about 23 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near LPA? If you're boarding an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
70% of flights departing from Gran Canaria Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to London
$40 is currently the best price for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to London flight. Return plane tickets start from $98. These prices can change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from LPA to London, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to London is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares across the month and walk away with an incredible deal.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to LHR if you have a late flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance of your flight from LPA to London can help you lock in the lowest rate.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central London is about 48 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). After your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near LGW. Kick back and get cosy after your LPA to London flight at any of these well-located options:
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from LGW three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport (STN) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of London. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car once you've hopped off your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London.
The journey will take about 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to STN and get from baggage claim to bedtime in a flash. Whether you're coming in on a late LPA to London flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these accommodation options offer convenience when you need it most:
If you're looking for a specific type of vehicle, book your ride from STN about four weeks ahead of your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London. This gives you a higher chance of getting your preferred car, along with a better price.
Best time to go to London
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London. July is the busiest month to travel to London. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your Gran Canaria Airport to London plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LPA to London in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and Big Ben are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, its best attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres northwest of London. No journey is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.