Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Manchester and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Every week, there are 13 Manchester Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 05:45 Ryanair UK flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 16:40 with Jet2.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAN to LPA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can fly nonstop to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Take to the skies with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Manchester Airport to Gran Canaria Airport:
Most travellers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier that offers MAN to LPA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAN and LPA:
Tenerife South Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight is $68. A return ticket is currently $149. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAN to LPA.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights departing from Manchester Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Manchester Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
Follow your own route with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and chase adventure across Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport about one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
December is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in May.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you want to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 13ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAN to LPA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is always a good idea, 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 busy. Check out popular attractions like Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.
Arona is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No journey is complete without a visit to Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.