Gran Canaria Island to Nottingham, Leicestershire (LPA–EMA) — 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.
LPA–EMA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jet2.com, TUI Airways and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,865 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Jet2.com | 3 | 73H | 4h30 | – | – | – |
| BY TUI Airways | 2 | 7M8, 7S8 | 4h10 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 2 | 7M8 | 4h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nottingham, Leicestershire from Gran Canaria Island
| Metric | LPA→EMA | TFS→EMA | FUE→EMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LPA | – | 73 mi | 99 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 16 | 5 |
| Flight time | 4h 15m | 4h 15m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
LPA: WEST · EMA: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island, it's 6:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire.
Spanish passport holders enter the UK visa-free for up to 6 months as tourists or business visitors. Since Brexit, you must use a passport. Spanish national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No minimum validity period beyond that is required.
You will pass through UK Border Force on arrival. Have your return ticket and accommodation details ready. The officer may ask about your purpose and funds. For visits under 6 months, no advance application is needed. You cannot work on a tourist entry, even unpaid volunteering in most cases.
The UK is rolling out an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. As of 2025, EU nationals including Spanish citizens do not yet need an ETA, but this is expected to change. Check gov.uk before booking. If you had pre-settled or settled status from living in the UK before Brexit, you enter under those rights instead of as a visitor.
Global bus Line 60 connects Las Palmas (Santa Catalina bus station) to LPA in about 25–30 minutes (€2.95). Service is frequent from around 06:00 to midnight. From Maspalomas and the southern resorts, Line 66 runs to the airport in 40–50 minutes (€4.35).Taxis from Las Palmas city center cost €25–35. From Maspalomas: €30–40. The GC-1 motorway runs directly to the airport. Rental cars are the dominant transport mode for island visitors; return desks are in the terminal building.
LPA–EMA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LPA to EMA
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2.com, TUI Airways and Ryanair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LPA to EMA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LPA to EMA is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,865 miles (3,001 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via César Manrique-Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Tenerife Sur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tenerife (TFS), El Matorral (FUE) and San Bartolomé (ACE).