Amsterdam to Gran Canaria Island (AMS–LPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AMS–LPA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Transavia, TUI fly Netherlands and Air India Regional lead the route. The flight covers 1,978 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV Transavia Also: KL | 17 | 32Q | 4h40-5h12 | – | – | KL |
| OR TUI fly Netherlands | 16 | 788, 7M8 | 4h45-5h05 | – | – | – |
| CD Air India Regional | 2 | 7M9 | 4h40 | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Gran Canaria Island from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→LPA | RTM→LPA | EIN→LPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 28 mi | 65 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | 6 | 5 |
| Flight time | 4h 40m | 4h 35m | 4h 35m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · LPA: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 5:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island.
The Netherlands and Spain are both EU and Schengen members. Dutch citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
Global bus Line 60 to Las Palmas costs €2.95 and takes 25–30 minutes. Line 66 serves Maspalomas and the southern resort strip (€4.35, 40–50 min). Buses stop at the terminal forecourt.
Taxis to Las Palmas center: €25–35. To Maspalomas: €30–40. To Puerto Rico or Mogán: €40–55. All major rental car companies operate from LPA with desks in arrivals. The GC-1 motorway provides fast access in both directions.
Warm subtropical climate, similar to TFS but with more moisture due to the island's eastern exposure. Gran Canaria is nicknamed the "Continent in Miniature." The north is wetter and cooler; the south is sunnier and drier. The airport sits on the east coast. Temperatures year-round are 18–27°C with modest seasonal variation.
The main disruption risk is the Calima, a hot dusty wind from the Sahara that reduces visibility. It occurs primarily in late January–February and July–August. The airport handles this well, but diversions to Tenerife North occasionally happen during severe events.
AMS–LPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to LPA
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia, TUI fly Netherlands, Air India Regional and easyJet. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to LPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to LPA is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,978 miles (3,183 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tenerife Sur, Seville and Francisco de Sá Carneiro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM), Eindhoven (EIN) and Groningen (GRQ).