Beach · Canary Islands · Sun. Compare cheap flights to Gran Canaria from UK airports — flight time 4h 42m from London.
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Gran Canaria is a medium-haul destination from the UK — around 4h 42m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic short break. Travellers come for the beaches, Canary Islands and reliable sun. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including London Gatwick, London Stansted and Birmingham — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for All year. The lowest return fare we have seen is £30 for a trip starting in December, from London Gatwick (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and Spanish the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £30 (trip starting in December) | £125 | Check price |
| London Stansted (STN) | £30 (trip starting in December) | £132 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £33 (trip starting in December) | £208 | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | £33 (trip starting in December) | £118 | Check price |
| Manchester (MAN) | £35 (trip starting in December) | £136 | Check price |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £35 (trip starting in December) | £224 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | £37 (trip starting in December) | £156 | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | £39 (trip starting in December) | £83 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £40 (trip starting in November) | £148 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £43 (trip starting in December) | £109 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £135 (trip starting in December) | £218 | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | £158 (trip starting in April) | £264 | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Gran Canaria is £30 for a trip starting in December, from London Gatwick (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 12 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £83 to £264. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Gran Canaria: £30 from London Gatwick (trip starting in December, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Gran Canaria: London Gatwick, London Stansted, Birmingham, London Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Heathrow and East Midlands. Each has its own fare page.
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Key fact: London Gatwick has the lowest stored return fare for Gran Canaria: £30 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for All year if you want Gran Canaria at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Euro (EUR); Spanish is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Gran Canaria: All year. Flight time from London: about 4h 42m.
Direct flights from London to Gran Canaria take approximately 4h 42m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Gran Canaria: London Gatwick, London Stansted, Birmingham, London Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Heathrow and East Midlands. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Gran Canaria is £30 for a trip starting in December, from London Gatwick (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £125. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Gran Canaria was £30 from London Gatwick and London Stansted alike, then Birmingham £33, London Luton £33 and Manchester £35. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £83 from Liverpool, then Glasgow £109 and London Luton £118. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Gran Canaria accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Spanish. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
