El Hierro Island to Gran Canaria Island (VDE–LPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
VDE–LPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Binter Canarias leads the route. The flight covers 153 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NT Binter Canarias | 11 | AT7 | 0h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Gran Canaria Island from El Hierro Island
| Metric | VDE→LPA | SPC→LPA | TFS→LPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from VDE | – | 57 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 65 | 49 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 0h 50m | 0h 35m |
Travel Essentials
VDE: WEST · LPA: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in El Hierro Island, it's 6:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island.
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.
VDE–LPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from VDE to LPA
El Hierro Airport (VDE) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are connected by nonstop service from Binter Canarias. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
VDE to LPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from VDE to LPA ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 153 miles (246 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via TFN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island (SPC), Tenerife (TFS) and Tenerife (TFN).