Gran Canaria Airport Live Departures
Gran Canaria Airport Departures Information
There are two main ways to check in for Gran Canaria Airport departures: you can check in at your airline’s check-in counter or online in advance. To locate your airline’s check-in counter, check the flight information screens in the terminal or our Gran Canaria Airport Departures board. Once at the counter, you’ll present your travel documents, receive your boarding pass, and drop your luggage off.
Likewise, most airlines offer online check-in up to 24 hours before departure. This allows those with only carry-on luggage to head directly to security upon arriving at the airport. However, if you are travelling with luggage, you will need to visit the check-in desk to drop your bags.
*There are also Norwegian Air self-check-in machines available in the public departures area, close to check-in desk 3.
Gran Canaria Airport Departures Terminal 1
- Check-in desks and self-check-in machines are located on Level 1.
- Security, the main departure lounge and zones C and D are on Level 1.
- Zones A and B are situated on the ground floor, along with a small number of check-in desks.
When to arrive for departures at Gran Canaria Airport?
Gran Canaria Airport’s official advice states that passengers should aim to arrive at least three hours before non-Schengen flights and two hours ahead of domestic and Schengen flights.
What’s next?
Following check-in at Gran Canaria Airport departures, you can proceed to security. If you checked in online and only have carry-on luggage, your travel documents will be checked at the departure gate prior to boarding.
Knowing what you can and can’t take in your luggage; you can check more information on prohibited items on the airport’s official website. Liquids must be stored in clear 100 ml containers and packed in a clear plastic bag. At security, place your liquids and electronic devices in the special trays separately from your luggage and walk through the scanner.
Gran Canaria Airport security waiting times can be anywhere from 10-20 minutes. However, queues may be significantly longer during peak season such as the summer months.
*Fast Lane services are available for Las Palmas Airport Gran Canaria departures from €10.40 per person.
What to do in Departures at Gran Canaria Airport?
There is just one terminal at Las Palmas Gran Canaria Airport and it is well-equipped with all the necessary amenities, facilities and services for travellers passing through. Gran Canaria Airport’s departures lounge provides passengers with seating areas, information points, Special Assistance facilities, currency exchange and cash services, duty-free stores and a good selection of shops. Additionally, there are several cafes and restaurants including Foodies, Burger King, and Soho Coffee Co.
You can also enjoy the use of the children’s play area and playground, a multi-faith chapel, rest zones, VIP lounges, and even a business centre.
*If you’re shopping in Gran Canaria Airport duty-free, it’s wise to check the tax-free allowance for the country you’re travelling to.
Frequently Asked Questions
When to arrive at Gran Canaria Airport?
The airport recommends arriving 3 hours ahead of non-Schengen flights and 2 hours before Schengen or Domestic flights.