Dunas de Maspalomas
Nature reserve of sand dunes by the sea, between Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas lighthouse.
Airport · Gran Canaria, Spain
Gran Canaria LPA
20 km from central Gran Canaria. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 20 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- LPA · GCLP
About the airport
Gran Canaria Airport is one of the busiest in the Canary Islands and the main gateway to the island. It sits on the east coast, at Gando, about 18 km south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and some 30 km from the beaches of Maspalomas.
Terminal
The airport has a single terminal for all flights: domestic, inter-island and international. Gates are spread across several zones, so check yours on the screens once you are through security.
Services
The terminal has restaurants, shops, free wifi, a VIP lounge, currency exchange and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
Global 60
Direct bus to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (San Telmo and Santa Catalina), with two departures an hour during the day.
Global 1, 5 y 36
Buses to the tourist south (Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas and Puerto de Mogán). They stop on the departures level.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal, on level 0. The ride to Las Palmas takes about 20-25 min.
Taxis and transfers to Gran Canaria
Fixed price and a driver waiting for you in arrivals, no taxi rank queues.
Airport map
Terminal
A single terminal for all flights: domestic, inter-island and international. Gates are spread across several zones.
Car rental at the airport
Airport parking
Book your space before you arrive: it is usually much cheaper than paying at the barrier.
Where to stay in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria
Things to do in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria, in the middle of the Canary archipelago, combines the dunes and beaches of the south, the ravines and pine forests of its mountainous centre and Las Palmas, its capital. Its mild climate draws visitors all year round.
Roque Nublo
Volcanic monolith in the island's high centre and a symbol of Gran Canaria. Reached by a short walk.
Vegueta
The founding quarter of Las Palmas, with Santa Ana Cathedral, the Casa de Colón and cobbled streets.
Playa de Las Canteras
Las Palmas' city beach, over 3 km long, sheltered by a natural rock reef and lined by a long promenade.
Puerto de Mogán
Fishing village in the south-west with canals, flower-covered white houses and a marina.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Gran Canaria?
Gran Canaria airport is about 20 km from central Gran Canaria.
How do I get from the airport to central Gran Canaria?
From Gran Canaria airport you can take Global 60 (bus), Global 1, 5 y 36 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Gran Canaria airport have?
Gran Canaria has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Gran Canaria?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Terminal façade with buses at the departures kerb: Håkan Dahlström from Malmö, Sweden, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal building with its 2014 extension: Blueplatinum, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal's check-in hall: Håkan Dahlström from Malmö, Sweden, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aerial view of the airport on the island's east coast: Marc Ryckaert, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Dunas de Maspalomas: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Roque Nublo: El Coleccionista de Instantes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/azuaje/), CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vegueta: Bengt Nyman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Playa de Las Canteras: Bengt Nyman from Vaxholm, Sweden, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Puerto de Mogán: Bengt Nyman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons