Traveling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 4 hours 15 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Flights from LPA to LGW start at 11:10 — the earliest with Vueling. The latest departure is at 20:55 with easyJet. Overall, there are 13 weekly Gran Canaria Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LPA to LGW flight.
During popular months such as March, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to London Gatwick Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to London (and then other parts of United Kingdom) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
British Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LPA to LGW flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the top stopovers between LPA and LGW:
Lanzarote Airport
Tenerife South Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
AED 158 is the best price for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 346. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LPA to LGW.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LPA to LGW by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
68.09% of flights that take off from Gran Canaria Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Gran Canaria Airport is approximately 26 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near LPA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Book a hotel close to LGW if you have a late Gran Canaria Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and venture far and wide through London and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks before traveling.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is roughly 80 kilometers from central London. The drive time takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit London in January.
Lock in your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LPA to LGW in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometers north-west to Birmingham to tick off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Bristol is another favorite destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometers west of London. No journey is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.