Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens two hours ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LPA to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak time like December? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LPA and ATH include:
Madrid Airport
Naples International Airport
Bologna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Right now, $85 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $248. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LPA to ATH, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Athens International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LPA to ATH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
70% of flights that take off from Gran Canaria Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Gran Canaria Airport from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LPA:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Gran Canaria Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Pick up a Athens International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LPA to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.