London Stansted to Gran Canaria
2964 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 06m with 5 airlines operating direct service from London Stansted (STN) to Gran Canaria (LPA). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £107 return), with peak prices in August (around £265). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from London Stansted
Stansted is built around Ryanair, with over 200 routes and the airport's single Norman Foster terminal optimised for fast turnarounds. The Stansted Express runs to Liverpool Street in 47 minutes; the airport sits 34 miles northeast of central London. Fares from Stansted are typically the cheapest of the London airports, especially on Eastern European, Italian and Iberian routes — the trade-off is fewer full-service options and a longer ground transfer at both ends.
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 STN to LPA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Ryanair | FR | 4h 06m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 4h 06m | Economy |
| Wizz Air | W6 | 4h 06m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 4h 06m | Economy |
| Pegasus Airlines | PC | 4h 06m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly STN→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 Stansted (STN) to Gran Canaria (LPA) take approximately 4h 06m for the 2964 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 £81. 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.
5 carriers operate direct service from London Stansted (STN) to Gran Canaria (LPA): Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Jet2.com and Pegasus Airlines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Ryanair 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.