Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Amsterdam.
You can choose from 22 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Transavia is the earliest available. Transavia operates the latest service of the day at 16:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your AMS to LPA flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport available through various airlines, flying to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then other corners of Spain) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Transavia tops the list for bookings on this route.
TUIfly Netherlands ranks as the top on-time carrier for AMS to LPA flights, with 86.67% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and LPA:
Lanzarote Airport
Seville Airport
Bristol Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport flight is R 1,581. A round-trip ticket is currently R 3,144. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AMS to LPA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMS to LPA.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the departures from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% touch down on time at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near AMS:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Book a hotel close to LPA if you're on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and chase adventure across Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you'd like to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to LPA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain you'll want to see. Around 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a trip to Telde will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Spain, consider Arona, about 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca are the start of reasons to visit.