London Heathrow to Gran Canaria
2900 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 02m with 8 airlines operating direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Gran Canaria (LPA). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £126 return), with peak prices in August (around £312). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from London Heathrow
Heathrow is the UK's main long-haul hub and the airport where full-service carriers concentrate their schedule rather than chase price. Expect five terminals, fast Tube and Elizabeth Line links into central London, and a route map that skews toward business-traveller frequency: more daily slots, fewer fare wars. Short-haul fares from Heathrow tend to run a little higher than Gatwick or Stansted on the same corridor — the trade-off is a wider choice of airline and a more reliable timetable.
Arriving in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria's airport is 18 km south of Las Palmas, serving both the capital and the Maspalomas/Playa del Inglés resort cluster. Year-round Atlantic island climate keeps demand steady; UK fares tighten in February half-term and Easter, ease through May–June, and tighten again in August. Jet2 and TUI charter the heaviest leisure capacity.
Who flies LHR to LPA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 4h 02m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 4h 02m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 4h 02m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 4h 02m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 4h 02m | Economy |
| Iberia | IB | 4h 02m | Economy |
| ITA Airways | AZ | 4h 02m | Economy |
| SAS | SK | 4h 02m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LHR→LPA
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
London to Gran Canaria FAQs
Direct flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Gran Canaria (LPA) take approximately 4h 02m for the 2900 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £96. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Gran Canaria (LPA): British Airways, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — British Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Spain (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain before booking.
Gran Canaria (LPA) is the primary international airport for Gran Canaria. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.