Gran Canaria Airport

Gran Canaria Airport transfer time: MCT

It is important to be aware of the Minimum Connection Time (MCT) in an airport when the route has a connecting flight. It is recommended to always check this before booking flight tickets. When claiming for compensation for a missed connection, a passenger should know the MCT. Below you can see the MCT in Gran Canaria Airport for connecting flights.

• Between domestic flights: 25 min.
• Between domestic and international flights: 60 min.
• Between international flights: 60 min.

Gran Canaria Airport terminals

Terminals are the areas or separate buildings in airports through which passengers can move between ground transport and the places for boarding or disembarking from the aircraft. It is essential to check the terminal prior to getting to the airport when you depart or have a connection to another flight, as the terminals in bigger airports can be far away from each other and travellers usually need extra time to get to the right one. Gran Canaria Airport has 3 terminals.

Terminal A – Schengen international flights

Terminal B – domestic flights within the Spanish Peninsula

Terminal C – flights within Canary Islands

Gran Canaria Airport: Transport

It can be a challenge to find the most convenient way to reach the city centre when visiting a destination for the first time. It is not always possible to travel by public transport directly from the airport and taxis might be costly. We recommend checking all the possibilities before the journey so you know what your choices are and can prepare for your trip respectively.

Go here for the most up-to-date information and connections of public transport.

Gran Canaria Airport buses

• Line 1
  Direction: Puerto de Mogán
  Operating hours: 05:00 AM - 11:30 PM, daily
• Line 11
  Direction: Agüimes
  Operating hours: 05:50 AM - 09:50 PM, daily
• Line 91
  Direction: Playa del Cura
• Line 66
  Direction: Faro de Maspalomas

Gran Canaria Airport taxi

• Pick up point: outside the Terminals
  Travel time (approx.): 25 min. to the city centre of Las Palmas
  Approximate price: 35 EUR

Where to have a rest in Gran Canaria Airport

At times, passengers have prolonged waiting times between flights, such as overnight layovers or a delayed flight until the following day. In such cases, it is essential to note the places in or near the airport where you can have a decent break or pass time before your flight.

Gran Canaria Airport lounge

Airport lounges are places that provide passengers with a variety of benefits and services, for example relaxation areas, food and drink, WIFI, showers, etc., so passengers can wait in a comfortable environment.

• Sala Galdos Lounge
  Location: Level 2, Boarding area C
  Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily
  Price: 31 EUR

Gran Canaria Airport hotels

When your flight takes off the next day or the lounge isn’t so relaxing, you can opt to stay in a hotel close to the airport. Sometimes hotels are situated in the airport building, however at others you may need to leave the airport area to get to the closest one. We have chosen a selection of hotel options in case you opt to stay overnight before your flight.

• Finca La Manigua Hotel
  Price: from 40 EUR per night
  Address: Camino Cardonal Alto 13, 35219 Ojos de Garza, Telde, Las Palmas, Spain
  Contact: +34 670 420 776
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• Hostal La FONDA Hotel
  Price: from 35 EUR per night
  Address: Calle Antonio Benítez Galindo, 6, 35250 Ingenio, Las Palmas, Spain
  Contact: +34 928 663 118
  
• Canary Sun Hostel
  Price: from 34 EUR per night
  Address: Calle Navarra, 6, 35200 Telde, Las Palmas, Spain
  Contact: +34 928 239 515
  

Gran Canaria Airport restaurants

While travelling, it's necessary to have enough food and drink. We have a variety of choices for your needs, whether you're looking for an early breakfast, a sit-down dinner during a long layover, or a snack to take on board with you.

Click here for a comprehensive list of dining places in Gran Canaria Airport.

• Soho Coffe CO
  Description: salads, wraps, sandwiches, juices
  Location: Departures, Level 1
  Opening hours: acc. to flight schedule
• Starbucks
  Description: coffee, drinks, desserts, sandwiches, snacks
  Location: Departures, Level 1
  Opening hours: Mon and Thu: 05:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Wed, Fri and Sat: 05:00 AM - 07:00 PM, Sun: 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM, Tue: 06:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Dehesa de Santa María
  Description: tapas, wines, beers, deserts
  Location: Departures, Level 1
  Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM, daily
• Burger King
  Description: fast food restaurant
  Location: Departures, Level 1
• Leon
  Description: healthy fast food
  Location: Departures, Level 1
  Opening hours: 24 hrs., daily
• The Garden
  Description: self-service restaurant with traditional local cuisine
  Location: Departures, Level 1
  Opening hours: 24 hrs., daily

Shops in Gran Canaria Airport

If you leave your souvenir purchasing to the last possible minute, or you merely have time to pass before flying, it's worth visiting the airport shops. Our guide below can help you to discover the ideal shopping locations for your needs.

Follow this link for a comprehensive description.

• Gran Canaria
  Description: Duty Free
  Location: Departures, Level 1 and Arrivals, Level 0
• Relay
  Description: magazines, newspapers, journals, snacks and refreshments
  Location: several locations in Departures
• El Market Canarias
  Description: souvenirs
  Location: Departures, Level 1
  Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM, daily
• Base
  Description: sports clothing
  Location: Departures, Level 1
  Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM, daily
• Tutti Frutti
  Description: candy shop
  Location: Departures, Level 1
  Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM, daily

Gran Canaria Airport car hire

Sometimes you have to travel by car, or it may be the most pleasurable mode of transportation for your journey. The list below will make it easier for you to select the best car hire company for your journey.

• TopCar
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +34 928 579 159
• Sixt
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
  Contact: +34 871 180 192
• Hertz
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +34 928 579 577
• Autoreisen
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 02:00 AM, daily
  Contact: +34 678 314 396

Other services in Gran Canaria (LPA) Airport

Below are some other key amenities in the airport that you could need while travelling.

• Lost & Found
  Location: Departures, Level 2
  Contact: email: lpa.operdidos@aena.es
• Meeting rooms
  Location: Departures, Level 2
  Contact: +34 928 579 005, email: lpainfo@aena.es
• Tourist Information
  Location: Baggage reclaim area, Level 1
  Contact: +34 928 574 117
• Children's play areas
  Location: Boarding area, Level 1

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