Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is the only airport located on the island of Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands. It is located on the Bay of Gando, 19 km south of Las Palmas and 25 km from favoured tourist destinations in the south. With annual passenger numbers at around 13 million, Gran Canaria Airport is a known hub for flights to West Africa and to the Atlantic Isles of Madeira and the Azores. It’s home to over 55 airlines and serves as a vital hub for Binter Canarias, Canaryfly, Ryanair, Norwegian, and Vueling.
Gran Canaria Airport Services
Fast Lane
The fast lane service at Gran Canaria Airport offers travellers priority access through security, ensuring faster passage without queues. Fast lane security entrances are signposted in the public departures area of the terminal.
You can book through the airport’s website or the Aena app, with prices starting at €10.40 per person. Children under the age of 5 years old get free access with an accompanying adult.
*The service operates from 05:00 to 22:00.
Special Assistance
VIP Services
Lounges
Free WiFi
Baggage Services
Gran Canaria Airport Parking
There are two options for parking at Gran Canaria Airport, the general parking and the long-stay parking lot. We recommend booking online in advance to secure the best rates. Alternatively, you can pay manually at the booth in P1, on Floor A – just expect higher prices.
P1 General car park
Covered three-storey car park
1-minute walk to terminal
Practical for short-stay parking
Rates start at €1.02 for the first hour, €2 for each additional hour, or €13 per day
P2 Long stay parking
Affordable parking option
4-minute walk to terminal
Ideal for longer holidays
Rates discounted according to length of stay
Gran Canaria Airport Live Arrivals
Gran Canaria Airport Live Departures
Terminal Information
Gran Canaria Airport has just one terminal with three levels. There are two arrival areas, both located on the ground floor. The terminal departure areas are split across the three levels and divided into four zones (A, B, C, and D). Zone A is for flights to the other Canary Islands, zones B and C are for flights within the Schengen Area and Spain, and zone D is for international non-Schengen flights.
The terminal building offers travellers information points, currency exchange and cash services, accessible toilets and baby changing rooms, medical services, Special Assistance areas, meeting points, and vending machines. You’ll also find plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants throughout the terminals, as well as a lounge, children’s areas, rest zones, a chapel, and even business facilities.
Terminal 1
Gran Canaria Airport Transport
Buses
Global provides multiple bus services to all of the most popular destinations in Gran Canaria including Puerto de Mogán (line 1), Maspalomas (line 5), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (line 60), and more.
Taxis and Private Transfers
Gran Canaria Airport Hotels
Elba Vecindario Aeropuerto Business & Convention Hotel
Practical Information
Opening Hours
The airport terminal is closed to the public at night when there are no flights (00:00-04:00).
Recommended Arrival Times
Domestic and Schengen Flights: 2 hours
Non-Schengen Flights: 3 hours
Airport Codes
Gran Canaria Airport code: LPA (IATA)
ICAO code: GCLP
Contact Information
General: +34 928 57 91 30
Customer service: +34 913 211 000
Queries: online form
Complaints: online form
Parking: +34 913 211 000
Business centre: +34 928 579 005 / +34 928 579 921
Lost and Found: +34 928 579 130
FAQs
Where is the airport in Gran Canaria?
Las Palmas Gran Canaria Airport is situated in the Bay of Gando, 19 km south of Las Palmas and 25 km from popular tourist destinations on the south side of the island.