Barcelona to Gran Canaria Island (BCN–LPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BCN–LPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vueling leads the route. The flight covers 1,351 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling | 32 | 320, 32A | 3h18-3h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BCN: CET · LPA: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 5:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
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.
BCN–LPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to LPA
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are connected by nonstop service from Vueling. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BCN to LPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to LPA ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,351 miles (2,174 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via ORK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.