Gran Canaria Island to Madrid (LPA–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–MAD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Binter Canarias and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 1,097 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AV, BA, BT, CZ, FB, JL, LA, PC, QR, VY | 84 | 32A, 32Q | 2h45 | – | Oneworld | AV, BA, BT, CZ, FB, JL, LA, PC, QR, VY |
| NT Binter Canarias | 28 | 295 | 2h45-2h55 | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa Also: AD, AF, AM, AZ, EY, JU, KL, RO, SK, SV, TK | 21 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h45 | – | SkyTeam | AD, AF, AM, AZ, EY, JU, KL, RO, SK, SV, TK |
| FR Ryanair | 9 | 73H | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Gran Canaria Island
| Metric | LPA→MAD | TFN→MAD | TFS→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LPA | – | 70 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 26 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 506 | 482 | 121 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 45m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
LPA: WEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island, it's 7:00 PM in Madrid.
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.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
LPA–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LPA to MAD
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Binter Canarias, Air Europa, Ryanair, American Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With 506 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LPA to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LPA to MAD is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,097 miles (1,766 km). There are approximately 506 weekly flights outbound and 451 return, totaling 957 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna, Fuerteventura and César Manrique-Lanzarote. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tenerife (TFN), Tenerife (TFS) and El Matorral (FUE).