Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Faro and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Give yourself enough time to catch your FAO to LPA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between FAO and LPA:
Lanzarote Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight is $77. A return fare is currently $222. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from FAO to LPA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Faro Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from FAO to LPA.
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Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of all flights departing from Faro Airport, 76.66% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Faro to Faro Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near FAO:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you have a late Faro Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near LPA:
Say yes to new adventures 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 get the best deal, book your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is April, while March is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Faro Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FAO to LPA in February. Temperatures average between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Telde is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
Around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arona is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca.