Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Nottingham.
Flights from EMA to LPA start from 05:50 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 16:50 with Jet2. In total, there are five weekly East Midlands Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your EMA to LPA flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a cinch with Jet2. This popular airline offers direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Jet2 tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers EMA to LPA flights. A reliable 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EMA and LPA:
Tenerife South Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
83% of flights leaving East Midlands Airport land at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of EMA.
To get to East Midlands Airport from central Nottingham, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to EMA:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're coming in on a late East Midlands Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near LPA:
Go where the road takes you with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and experience more of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport to the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from East Midlands 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 faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from East Midlands Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you want to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EMA to LPA in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Travel about 14 kilometres south to Telde to check off its top sights. From Mirador de San Francisco to Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arona is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Playa Los Cristianos, Playa de Los Cristianos and ISKCON Tenerife.


