Gran Canaria Island to Dakhla (LPA–VIL) — 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–VIL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Binter Canarias leads the route. The flight covers 293 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NT Binter Canarias | 2 | AT7 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dakhla from Gran Canaria Island
| Metric | LPA→VIL | EUN→VIL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LPA | – | 143 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
LPA: WEST · VIL: +01
When it's 6:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island, it's 6:00 PM in Dakhla.
Western Sahara is administered by Morocco. Entry follows Moroccan visa rules. Spanish passport holders enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days, and that same entry covers travel within Western Sahara. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. No separate visa or permit is needed for the territory.
If you fly into Laayoune (EUN) or Dakhla (VIL), you clear Moroccan immigration at the airport. The process is the same as arriving in Casablanca or Marrakech. If you drive from Morocco into Western Sahara, there is no border checkpoint since Morocco treats it as domestic territory.Carry your passport at all times. Military and police checkpoints exist along the main roads, especially between Laayoune and Dakhla. Checks are routine and brief for foreign tourists. Do not attempt to enter the Polisario-controlled areas east of the berm (sand wall) without authorization from MINURSO, the UN mission.
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–VIL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LPA to VIL
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Dakhla Airport (VIL) are connected by nonstop service from Binter Canarias. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LPA to VIL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LPA to VIL is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 293 miles (472 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Laayoune Hassan I, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Mohammed V. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include El Aaiún (EUN).