Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport is 4 hours 46 minutes. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1 hour behind Amsterdam.
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport start from 06:00 — the earliest with Transavia. The latest flight is the 22:05 option with TUIfly Netherlands. In total, you can take your pick of 22 services every week between AMS and LPA.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport, so jetting off to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then visiting more of Spain!) is easy. Top carriers that fly between AMS and LPA include:
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and LPA:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Seville Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Spain. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before reserving your cheap ticket from AMS to LPA, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport is R 1,481. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,512. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to LPA, book your trip 3 months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Travelling from central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 23 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you have a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LPA:
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
From Gran Canaria Airport, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you'd like to explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to LPA in February. Average temperatures are between 13ºC and 20ºC then.
More about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Start your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from AMS to LPA, check out our hotel options including:
Vegueta and Canarian Museum are just two of the big attractions to add to your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Caldera de Bandama.
Complete your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Gran Canaria Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Las Palmas de Gran Canaria getaway.