Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
To ensure you catch your LPA to CPT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like March? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LPA and CPT:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
At the moment, $1,079 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,427. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LPA to CPT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Cape Town International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Of the departures from Gran Canaria Airport, 68.09% touch down on time at their destination.
Gran Canaria Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near LPA:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Book a hotel close to CPT if you're taking a late Gran Canaria Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Cape Town International Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Cape Town International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cape Town in April.
Lock in your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LPA to CPT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
If you want to check out another major destination in South Africa, head for Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are among the biggest draws.