Madrid to Gran Canaria Island (MAD–LPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAD–LPA is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Etihad Airways and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 1,097 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 42 | 32A | 2h55-3h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 21 | 73H, 787, 7M8 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa | 21 | 789, 7M8, 7S8 | 2h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AD Azul | 14 | 73H, 789 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 14 | 73H, 788 | 2h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| FB Bulgaria Air | 14 | 32A, 32Q | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 32A | 2h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BT airBaltic | 4 | 32Q | 2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Gran Canaria Island from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→LPA | VLC→LPA | BIO→LPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 197 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 137 | 14 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 55m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CET · LPA: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 5:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
Global bus Line 60 to Las Palmas costs €2.95 and takes 25–30 minutes. Line 66 serves Maspalomas and the southern resort strip (€4.35, 40–50 min). Buses stop at the terminal forecourt.
Taxis to Las Palmas center: €25–35. To Maspalomas: €30–40. To Puerto Rico or Mogán: €40–55. All major rental car companies operate from LPA with desks in arrivals. The GC-1 motorway provides fast access in both directions.
Warm subtropical climate, similar to TFS but with more moisture due to the island's eastern exposure. Gran Canaria is nicknamed the "Continent in Miniature." The north is wetter and cooler; the south is sunnier and drier. The airport sits on the east coast. Temperatures year-round are 18–27°C with modest seasonal variation.
The main disruption risk is the Calima, a hot dusty wind from the Sahara that reduces visibility. It occurs primarily in late January–February and July–August. The airport handles this well, but diversions to Tenerife North occasionally happen during severe events.
MAD–LPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to LPA
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, avianca, ITA Airways, airBaltic, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Bulgaria Air and Air Europa. With 137 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to LPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to LPA ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,097 miles (1,766 km). There are approximately 137 weekly flights outbound and 153 return, totaling 290 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
52 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 Valencia (VLC) and Bilbao (BIO).