Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Glasgow and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PIK to LPA flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
Ryanair is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between PIK and LPA:
Lanzarote Airport
Malaga Airport
Tenerife South Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight is AED 104. A return plane ticket right now is AED 218. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PIK to LPA.
The cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PIK to LPA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
76.7% of flights that take off from Glasgow Prestwick Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PIK? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and experience more of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport is approximately 26 kilometers from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. March is the most popular month to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you'd like to explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PIK to LPA in February. Average temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 14 kilometers south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a trip to Telde will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
Arona is another favorite destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometers west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No trip is complete without experiencing Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca.