Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Granada Airport (GRX): what you need to know
Granada's timezone is UTC+1, making Granada one hour ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your LHR to GRX flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Granada Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and GRX:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Granada Airport (GRX)
$131 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Granada Airport flight. A return flight starts from $248. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to GRX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Granada Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Granada Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Granada Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Granada Airport (GRX)
Consider booking a hotel near GRX if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Granada Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Granada Airport rental car and explore Granada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Granada Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Granada Airport (GRX) to central Granada
From Granada Airport, Granada is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Granada Airport (GRX)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Granada Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Granada. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Granada is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Granada Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to GRX sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Granada, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey about 451 kilometres north to Salamanca to tick off its top sights. From Plaza Mayor to S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 209 kilometres south-west of Granada, Ceuta is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Playa de Calamocarro, Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante.