Flying from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): What you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik Airport (KEF), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).
Take off on a direct Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 5 hours 40 minutes.
Reykjavik and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (where Gran Canaria Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
Choose from 3 direct flights every week between Keflavik Airport (KEF) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). This is the busiest route, with Fly Play offering a 8:55am departure from KEF to LPA.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Reykjavik to LPA. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) leave from this terminal.
Icelandair is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport taking off from KEF.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Flugfélag Íslands from KEF to LPA.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Flugfélag Íslands. Its services arrive without delay 69.23% of the time.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Reykjavik to LPA departing from Keflavik Airport (KEF), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Keflavik Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Keflavik Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
RKV is around 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Reykjavik to LPA flight? Relax in a hotel near Reykjavik Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from Reykjavik Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 81% of them touching down as planned.
About Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport flight.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
$232 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport. A return flight starts at $419. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book six months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Reykjavik to LPA.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport.
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. March is when most people book flights from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Reykjavik to LPA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport in February when temperatures are between 13ºC and 20ºC.
More about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Start your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Gran Canaria Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 129 kilometres west to Arona to tick off its leading attractions. From Playa Los Cristianos to Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometres northeast of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto.