Flying from London to La Palma Airport (SPC): what you need to know
Choose from a number of airports when organising your flight from London to La Palma Airport (SPC). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Canary Islands (where La Palma Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to SPC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from London to SPC leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The distance from central London to LHR is approximately 31 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to La Palma Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to La Palma Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to SPC:
About La Palma Airport (SPC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to La Palma Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SPC:
Getting from La Palma Airport (SPC) to central Canary Islands
La Palma Airport is around 209 kilometres from central Canary Islands. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to La Palma Airport (SPC)
Lock in a one-way ticket from London to La Palma Airport from $137 or travel return from just $234. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get flight tickets from London to SPC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from London to La Palma Airport.
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The best time to fly from London to La Palma Airport (SPC)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Canary Islands. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in August. This is the most popular month for flights from London to La Palma Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Lock in your flight from London to SPC for August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Canary Islands to range from 19ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to La Palma Airport in February when temperatures average between 13ºC and 20ºC.
More about Canary Islands
Be sure to add El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife to your trip itinerary. This is one of the top things to do and see while you're visiting Canary Islands.