Amsterdam to Gran Canaria Island (AMS–LPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–LPA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Transavia, TUI fly Netherlands and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,978 miles in approximately 4h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV Transavia Also: KL | 17 | 32Q, 73H | 4h40-4h47 | – | – | KL |
| OR TUI fly Netherlands | 17 | 788, 7M8 | 4h28-5h05 | – | – | – |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 5 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 28m | 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 and easyJet. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to LPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to LPA ranges from 4 hours 28 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,978 miles (3,183 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via EXT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM), Eindhoven (EIN) and Zaventem (BRU).