Gran Canaria Island to Madrid (LPA–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LPA–MAD is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Etihad Airways and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 1,097 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 42 | 32A | 2h45-2h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 21 | 73H, 787, 7M8 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa | 21 | 787, 7M8, 7S8 | 2h28-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 17 | 32A, 32Q | 2h45-2h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AD Azul | 14 | 73H, 789 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 14 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AF Air France | 7 | 73H | 2h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 32A | 2h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| FB Bulgaria Air | 7 | 32A | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| BT airBaltic | 3 | 320, 32A | 2h50 | – | – | – |
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 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 153 | 176 | 32 |
| Flight time | 2h 28m | 2h 22m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
LPA: WET · MAD: CET
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 Azul, Air France, avianca, ITA Airways, British Airways, airBaltic, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Bulgaria Air and Air Europa. With 153 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LPA to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LPA to MAD ranges from 2 hours 28 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,097 miles (1,766 km). There are approximately 153 weekly flights outbound and 142 return, totaling 295 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via NTE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tenerife (TFN), Tenerife (TFS) and El Matorral (FUE).