Köln (Cologne) to Gran Canaria Island (CGN–LPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGN–LPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Eurowings and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,973 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EW Eurowings | 6 | 320 | 4h40 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 2 | 73H | 4h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Gran Canaria Island from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→LPA | DUS→LPA | HHN→LPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 19 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 40m | 4h 40m | 4h 40m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · LPA: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 5:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island.
Germany and Spain are both EU and Schengen member states. German citizens can enter Spain with a national ID card or passport. No visa, no time limit on stays, no border controls on intra-Schengen flights. Full freedom of movement applies.
For stays over 3 months, register at the local Oficina de Extranjeros or a police station (Comisaria de Policia) that handles EU registrations. You need to apply for a NIE (Numero de Identidad de Extranjero) and a green registration certificate (Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Union). Bring proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds (around EUR 6,000 in a bank account is the typical benchmark) plus health insurance. The fee is around EUR 12.
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.
CGN–LPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to LPA
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings and Ryanair. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to LPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to LPA ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,973 miles (3,175 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CDG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).