Gran Canaria Island to Ponta Delgada (LPA–PDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LPA–PDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azores Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 903 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 Azores Airlines | 1 | 295 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
LPA: WEST · PDL: +00
When it's 6:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island, it's 5:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
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–PDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LPA to PDL
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are connected by nonstop service from Azores Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LPA to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LPA to PDL ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 903 miles (1,453 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via FAO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.