Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | January | Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop |
Average price | £121 | Average for round-trip flights in March 2021 |
Round-trip from | £53 | From London to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Las Palmas along with the rest of Spain. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Spain has restricted the entry of all travellers except Spanish nationals and residents, and accompanying immediate family members. Travellers who are residents of Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden or Switzerland may transit through Spain on their way home to their place of residency. The same applies to travellers with a long-term visa issued by a Schengen Member State who are returning to their place of residency. Immediate family members of Spanish nationals may enter Spain even if unaccompanied by a Spanish national, if they are travelling to join their family member who is already in the country. Residents of Andorra, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland, as well as long-term visa holders of Schengen member states who are returning home may also enter Spain, as may healthcare and elderly care workers, diplomats, staff of international and humanitarian organisations and military personnel in the performance of their duties. People who can demonstrate proof that they are travelling for emergency family or humanitarian reasons may also enter. Business travellers with documentation who are arriving from countries in the EU, Iceland, Norway, or Switzerland may enter Spain. International arrivals may only land at Alicante (ALC), Barcelona (BCN), Fuerteventura (FUE), Gran Canaria (LPA), Ibiza (IBZ), Madrid (MAD), Malaga (AGP), Menorca (MAH), Lanzarote (ACE), Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Sevilla (SVQ), Tenerife-Sur (TFS) or Valencia (VLC). Effective 15 May 2020, all travellers entering Spain except for freight transport personnel and healthcare professionals who are travelling in the performance of their duties and have not been in contact with COVID-19 patients will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. They will also need to present a completed Public Health Passenger Locator Form upon arrival. Residency permits and D visas that expired after 14 December 2019 will be accepted for entry to Spain and considered valid for 6 months after the state of alarm has ended.. If you are looking to book a trip to Las Palmas and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about travelling during COVID-19.
LON - LPA Price
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£74 - £333
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LPA Temperature
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21 - 28 °C
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LPA Rainfall
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0 - 37 mm
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February is an ideal month to take a flight to Las Palmas as this is when the famous Carnival de Gran Canaria takes place. A cavalcade of colour, song and dance, this is one of the largest and most famous annual festivities in the whole of Spain, attracting thousands of visitors each year. There is a whole host of events, acts and performances which are perfect for the whole family.
During the low season months of January, March and November, months you tend to find cheap flights to Las Palmas. Temperatures during this period are still pleasantly warm but the chance of rainfall increases, particularly in November.
To get a true sense of the culture and customs, book your flights to Las Palmas during mid-June when the Foundation Celebrations take place. The foundation of the city is remembered through a programme of art performances, concerts, activities for children and a number of other events, lasting around 10 days. A highlight and true tradition is the nocturnal swim (or paddle) on the night of the 23rd of June, which is La noche de San Juan.
Although it is located on the island of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas has the vibrancy and energy of a mainland Spanish city. The joint capital of Gran Canaria, along with Santa Cruz, Las Palmas is one of the largest cities in Spain and offers the hustle and bustle of city life, in addition to the finest traditions of a beach holiday. Indeed, Playa de Las Canteras is regarded as one of the very best urban beaches in the world and is a focal point for both tourists and locals alike. The promenade which runs along Playa de Las Canteras is lined with bars, cafes and restaurants and is a constant hive of activity.
Away from the beaches, many tourists head for the older districts of the city, including Triana and Vegueta. Triana is the centre of commercial life in the city, with a wealth of shops and eating establishments constantly thriving with visitors. Vegueta was officially designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990 and has an atmosphere all of its own. Many of the city’s best bars and restaurants are located here, with special tapas evenings a regular occurrence.
Take a flight to Las Palmas and see a city that remains proud of its heritage. It is said that the explorer Christopher Columbus embarked on his voyage to the Americas from here and visitors to the city can now relive his story at the Casa de Colon Museum. This is just one of many such attraction to be found here which pay tribute to the city’s historic legacy.
There has been a 78% decrease in demand for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria flights over the last year.
Las Palmas has one of the best bus services in Spain. Yellow buses operate solely within the city itself, while the blue-coloured variety will take you to other destinations on the island. The main yellow bus services run every few minutes. Taxis can be hailed in the street when you see their green light and all operate on a metered fare system.
All flights land on Gran Canaria International Airport (LPA) which is situated approximately 15 miles from the centre of Las Palmas. A regular bus service operates throughout the day and takes passengers from the airport directly to the bus station in the middle of the city. Metered taxis are also available, as is the option of hiring a car.