Traveling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
A direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes an average of 3 hours 18 minutes. The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is 1 hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Every week, there are 80 flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The first flight from LPA to BCN is at 02:20 and the latest is at 23:10.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Vueling offers direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to discover the sights in Barcelona — plus maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LPA and BCN include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Tenerife North Airport
Granada Airport
When flying within Spain, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring some form of identity document, like an ID card or driver's license. Once you've landed your cheap ticket from LPA to BCN, make sure your ID is up to date before you jet off.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
C$30 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Return flights start at C$68. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from LPA to BCN.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Located around 26 kilometres from the center of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria Airport can be reached in approximately 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
After a handy hotel near LPA? If you're boarding an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BCN:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the center of Barcelona. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 33 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LPA to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
More about Barcelona
Once you've booked your flights from LPA to BCN, you'll want to find a hotel in Barcelona. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and La Rambla de Canaletes are must-visits when exploring Barcelona.
Complete your Barcelona trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Barcelona getaway.