Madrid to Gran Canaria Island (MAD–LPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
MAD–LPA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Binter Canarias and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 1,097 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AV, BT, CX, CZ, FB, LA, PC, QR, VY | 82 | 32A, 32Q | 2h42-2h55 | – | Oneworld | AV, BT, CX, CZ, FB, LA, PC, QR, VY |
| NT Binter Canarias | 28 | 295 | 3h-3h05 | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa Also: AD, AM, AZ, EY, JU, KL, RO, SK, SV | 21 | 73H, 788, 789 | 2h36-3h | – | SkyTeam | AD, AM, AZ, EY, JU, KL, RO, SK, SV |
| FR Ryanair | 9 | 73H | 3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Gran Canaria Island from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→LPA | VLL→LPA | ZAZ→LPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 107 mi | 155 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 465 | 2 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 45m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · LPA: WEST
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 Iberia, Binter Canarias, Air Europa and Ryanair. With 465 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to LPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to LPA is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,097 miles (1,766 km). There are approximately 465 weekly flights outbound and 540 return, totaling 1005 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna, Fuerteventura and César Manrique-Lanzarote. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valladolid (VLL), Zaragoza (ZAZ) and Alava (VIT).