Gran Canaria Island to Faro (LPA–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LPA–FAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 762 miles in approximately 3h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Faro from Gran Canaria Island
| Metric | LPA→FAO | ACE→FAO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LPA | – | 129 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 53m | 1h 8m |
Travel Essentials
LPA: WEST · FAO: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island, it's 6:00 PM in Faro.
Spanish passport holders enter Portugal freely as EU and Schengen citizens. There is no border control on flights or land crossings between Spain and Portugal. A Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.
If you stay longer than 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) for a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE. The registration costs EUR 15 and requires proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds, plus health insurance. The certificate is issued on the spot. You will also need a NIF (tax number) from the Financas office for renting property, opening a bank account, or signing any contract in Portugal.
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–FAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LPA to FAO
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet.
LPA to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LPA to FAO ranges from 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 762 miles (1,225 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ACE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Bartolomé (ACE).