Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Edinburgh and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Each week, there are 16 Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, take the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 16:25 with Jet2.
Your EDI to LPA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers EDI to LPA flights is Ryanair. Its services land as scheduled 72.0% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and LPA:
Tenerife South Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Belfast International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
At the moment, $73 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $165. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to LPA, book your trip five months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights departing from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LPA if you're catching a late Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and discover more of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Gran Canaria Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you'd like to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to LPA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Telde is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Around 14 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Spain, head for Arona, roughly 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca are highlights.