Cheap flights from Newcastle to Gran Canaria from £111
Updated 2026-08-05
3209 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 25m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Newcastle (NCL) to Gran Canaria (LPA). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Newcastle
Newcastle is the North East's primary airport and a strong Jet2 and easyJet base, with Ryanair adding budget slots and KLM offering an Amsterdam connector for global reach. The terminal sits 5 miles northwest of central Newcastle with the Tyne & Wear Metro running directly to the airport. Fare patterns favour Mediterranean leisure routes; long-haul travellers typically connect via Amsterdam, Paris or Dubai rather than fly direct.
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 NCL to LPA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Jet2.com | LS | 4h 25m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 4h 25m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 4h 25m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 4h 25m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 4h 25m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Newcastle to Gran Canaria FAQs
Direct flights from Newcastle (NCL) to Gran Canaria (LPA) take approximately 4h 25m for the 3209 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.
5 carriers operate direct service from Newcastle (NCL) to Gran Canaria (LPA): Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways and KLM. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Jet2.com 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.
Anything at £133 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £111, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £111. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.