Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Cardiff share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Leave enough time to make your LPA to CWL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Cardiff Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LPA and CWL:
Edinburgh Airport
Malaga Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
£59 is the lowest price for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Return flights start from £151. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LPA to CWL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Cardiff Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LPA to CWL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Cardiff Airport.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
68.09% of flights that take off from Gran Canaria Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Gran Canaria Airport is around 16 miles from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LPA? If you're boarding an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Cardiff Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Gran Canaria Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CWL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cardiff Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and explore beyond Cardiff's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Cardiff Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
From Cardiff Airport, Cardiff is approximately 17 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Cardiff Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Cardiff in April.
Before locking in your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Cardiff Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cardiff, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LPA to CWL in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cardiff. Around 130 miles away to the east, check out popular attractions including Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 90 miles north-east of Cardiff. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are the start of reasons to visit.
