Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one hour behind Madrid and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 673 Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, select the 00:05 Iberia Express flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:55 with Iberia Express.
To ensure you get on your MAD to LPA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, so getting to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With a reliable 90.54% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair has the best on-time record for MAD to LPA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MAD and LPA include:
Tenerife North Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
Lanzarote Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Currently, RM91 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM159. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to LPA.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to LPA.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that depart Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're landing on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LPA:
Explore without limits with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and experience more of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Gran Canaria Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport to the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is April, while March is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you want to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to LPA in February. Temperatures average between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a visit to Telde will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
Arona is another essential stop in Spain and is around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No journey is complete without seeing Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca.