Bologna to Gran Canaria Island (BLQ–LPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BLQ–LPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,863 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 2 | 73H | 4h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Gran Canaria Island from Bologna
| Metric | BLQ→LPA | VRN→LPA | TSF→LPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BLQ | – | 63 mi | 89 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 35m | 4h 25m | 4h 25m |
Travel Essentials
BLQ: CEST · LPA: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 5:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island.
Both Italy and Spain are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
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.
BLQ–LPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BLQ to LPA
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BLQ to LPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BLQ to LPA is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,863 miles (2,998 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Málaga-Costa del Sol, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Fuerteventura. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Caselle (VR) (VRN), Treviso (TV) (TSF) and Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY).