Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Las Palmas de Gran Canaria one hour behind Alicante.
Every week, there are six Alicante Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. To be on board early, take the 06:30 Vueling flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 21:30 with Vueling.
Your ALC to LPA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a breeze with Vueling. This popular airline has direct flights from Alicante Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Vueling tops the list for bookings on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that offers ALC to LPA flights. An exceptional 85.42% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ALC and LPA:
Madrid Airport
Tenerife North Airport
Lanzarote Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
$48 is the best price for a one-way Alicante Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. A return flight starts at $115. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from ALC to LPA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ALC to LPA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Alicante Airport, 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Alicante Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near ALC? If you're boarding an early flight from Alicante Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Alicante Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and experience the lesser-explored corners of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Gran Canaria Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
From Gran Canaria Airport, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is May, while December is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Alicante Airport to Gran Canaria Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from ALC to LPA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts 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 packed. Start with leading sights like Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.
If you're eager to discover another side of 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 key highlights.

