Gran Canaria Island to London, Essex (LPA–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LPA–STN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Jet2 and Britannia Airways Ltd. lead the route. The flight covers 1,842 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 10 | 73H | 4h25 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2 | 6 | 32Q | 4h30 | – | – | – |
| BY Britannia Airways Ltd. | 2 | 7M8 | 4h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London, Essex from Gran Canaria Island
| Metric | LPA→STN | TFS→STN | FUE→STN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LPA | – | 73 mi | 99 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 36 | 10 |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 4h 14m | 4h 15m |
Travel Essentials
LPA: WET · STN: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island, it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex.
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–STN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LPA to STN
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd., Ryanair and Jet2. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LPA to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LPA to STN ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,842 miles (2,964 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ZAZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tenerife (TFS), El Matorral (FUE) and San Bartolomé (ACE).