Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
London and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from STN to LPA start at 06:10 — the earliest with Ryanair UK. The latest departure is at 16:40 with Jet2. Overall, there are 31 weekly Stansted Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights.
Your STN to LPA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Stansted Airport to Gran Canaria Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then other corners of Spain) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair stands out as the most punctual carrier for STN to LPA flights, with 80.3% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STN and LPA:
Lanzarote Airport
Tenerife South Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight is £32. A return fare is currently £73. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from STN to LPA, book your trip five months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from STN to LPA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stansted Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights taking off from Stansted Airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport is around 40 miles from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near STN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Stansted Airport to Gran Canaria Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Stansted Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and experience more of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is roughly 16 miles from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April.
When reserving your flight from Stansted Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from STN to LPA in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Telde is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Around 9 miles away to the south, its best attractions include Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
If you want to check out another side of Spain, consider Arona, about 75 miles west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca are key highlights.