Travelling from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are Belfast's main airports.
Take off on a direct Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Gran Canaria Airport is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast.
The most popular route is from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). You can choose from 3 direct services each week. Jet2 operates a 9:20am departure between BFS and LPA.
To ensure you catch your flight from Belfast to LPA, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) depart from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport with Jet2. This well-known airline operates services from BFS.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Jet2 between BFS and LPA.
With an impressive 83.33% of services arriving on schedule, Jet2 is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Belfast to LPA that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BFS and LPA include:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
The journey from central Belfast to BFS takes around 2 hours by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Belfast International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Belfast International Airport, data shows 67.55% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Break up your flight from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and LPA are:
London Luton Airport (LTN)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
BHD is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Belfast to LPA flight? Kick back in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 68.3%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LPA and shut your eyes sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando to explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is about 23 kilometres from Gran Canaria Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport is ₹ 4,232. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 9,999. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Belfast to LPA.
November is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
April is the quietest month for flights from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Belfast to LPA flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 20ºC.
More about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Gran Canaria Airport:
Your trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a visit to Arona will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Playa de las Américas, Playa Los Cristianos and Playa de Los Cristianos.
Arrecife is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No journey is complete without experiencing Arecife, Playa de la Arena and La Mirada de César Manrique.
