Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Malaga Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Málaga is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Take your pick of 21 weekly Gran Canaria Airport to Malaga Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with Vueling is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 21:50.
Your LPA to AGP 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.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Vueling is your gateway to exploring Málaga (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Malaga Airport offered by this popular airline.
Vueling is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering LPA to AGP flights. An impressive 84.0% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Malaga Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LPA and AGP include:
Tenerife North Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
70% of flights leaving from Gran Canaria Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Gran Canaria Airport from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LPA? If you're catching an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Malaga Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
If you're landing on a late Gran Canaria Airport to Malaga Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near AGP:
Go where the road takes you with a Malaga Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from DelPaso, Goldcar or Record Go and experience more of Málaga and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Malaga Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
From Malaga Airport, Málaga is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Malaga Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Málaga in March.
Lock in your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Malaga Airport for July if you'd like to explore Málaga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LPA to AGP sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Salamanca is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Málaga. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
Ceuta is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Málaga. No journey is complete without seeing Banos Arabes, Royal Walls and Fortaleza del Monte Hac.