Direct flight about 3 h 49

Canary Islands from Bristol

Published 4 October 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·

From Bristol, a nonstop flight gets you in the Canary Islands in about 3 h 49. You land at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 23 miles from the destination, after 1,749 miles of flight. You can also fly nonstop to TFS (about 3 h 51).

In the Canary Islands, the best time for a trip is May to November, with daytime highs up to 24 °C and the sea up to 24 °C.

7 days in Canary Islands in August, Beach and hiking, from Bristol on your own

Plan a trip

Flight time from Bristol: about 3 h 49
Flight distance BRS to LPA: 1,749 miles
Nonstop from BRS to 2 airports: Direct flight
Best time to go: May to November

Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.

Start with Bristol Airport and the island that suits you

Bristol Airport gives you a straightforward base for comparing Canary Islands flights. The islands offer different combinations of beaches, volcanic landscapes, towns and outdoor activities, so the best choice depends on the kind of holiday you want. Tenerife and Lanzarote are convenient choices for a first visit, while Gran Canaria provides a broad mix of coastal scenery, mountain areas and urban centres.

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HolidayWow keeps this distance in the plan as live travel information, so you can see the connection between your home airport and your destination while you organise the rest of the trip. Add your dates later if you want weekday details, live weather and live prices on each day card.

Think about the pace before choosing the island. A family holiday may benefit from a resort base with short daily outings, while a walking holiday can centre on cooler mountain paths and scenic drives. The planner can read the destination, group and preferred pace from one sentence or from voice input, giving you a starting structure that you can edit.

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Choose the season by sunshine, sea temperature and daily plans

The Canary Islands have a mild climate across the year, with the warmest air in August and the coolest in January. September stands out for warm sea conditions, while April to June bring longer sunny periods and good conditions for combining walks, coastal sightseeing and time by the water. The right month depends on whether you want beach days, outdoor scenery or a quieter rhythm.

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For a winter sun break, January offers daytime temperatures of 19 °C, 7 sunshine hours and 4 rain days. February brings 8 sunshine hours, with 5 rain days, while March rises to 9 sunshine hours and has 3 rain days. These figures make it easy to compare the character of each month without treating the climate as a forecast.

Summer is particularly useful for warm water. July has 0 rain days, 11 sunshine hours and a sea temperature of 22 °C. August reaches 24 °C by day and 23 °C in the sea, making it a good choice for swimmers and sun seekers. September also reaches 24 °C in the sea and offers 9 sunshine hours, with a comfortable balance between warmth and variety.

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Build a seven day island route around one main base

A week gives you enough time to settle into one main base and explore nearby places without changing accommodation every day. Start with a relaxed first day after arrival, then add a scenic day, a beach or pool day, and a final day for local food and shopping. The planner can set a balanced pace of 2 to 3 stops per day, or adjust the rhythm for a particular day.

For a Tenerife route, use the first few days to explore the coast and the main visitor areas, then give a full day to the island's volcanic landscapes and mountain viewpoints. Keep another day light for a beach, a promenade walk and an evening meal. This structure works well for couples and families because the plan has enough variation without becoming a constant transfer.

If you prefer a different island, the same approach still works. Put the first stay near the activities that matter most to you, place the most interesting excursions within easy reach, and leave room for a day with no scheduled transfer. HolidayWow draws every day as a route on the map, with each stop marked by a pin and each leg showing its travel time.

From Bristol to Canary Islands

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From Manchester it is {{dist.home:MAN}}. London Stansted lies {{dist.home:STN}} away. Door to door, the plan lines up the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares and the transfer on arrival.

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Airports at the destination

From Bristol you fly nonstop to 2 airports nearby. Closest to the destination is Gran Canaria Airport, at 23 miles.

LPAGran Canaria Airport23 miles to the destination, about 3 h 49 from BRS, 1,749 miles of flightDirect
TFSTenerife Sur Airport50 miles to the destination, about 3 h 51 from BRS, 1,766 miles of flightDirect
TFNTenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport49 miles to the destination, about 3 h 48 from BRS, 1,732 miles of flight

Best time to travel in the Canary Islands

In the Canary Islands, the best time for a trip is May to November, with daytime highs up to 24 °C and the sea up to 24 °C. The sea reaches 24 °C in September.

Climate by month
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Day °C	19	19	19	20	21	22	23	24	24	24	22	20
Night °C	17	17	17	18	19	20	21	22	22	22	20	18
Sea °C	20	19	19	19	20	21	22	23	24	23	22	21
Sun h/day	7	8	9	10	11	11	11	10	9	8	7	7
Rain days	4	5	3	2	1	1	0	1	2	4	5	5

Climate: NASA POWER 2006 to 2025, sea: NOAA OISST 1991 to 2020. Day and night are average highs and lows, sun in hours per day.

The best months for Canary Islands

The warmest month is August with 24 °C, the coolest January with 19 °C. Rain is rarest in July (0 days) and most frequent in February (5 days). The sunniest month is May with 11 hours a day.

The sea is warm enough for proper swimming in August, September and October, peaking at 24 °C in September. For walking and sightseeing in pleasant warmth, aim for April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

January: 19 °C, sea 20 °C, 4 rain days, 7 h of sun
February: 19 °C, sea 19 °C, 5 rain days, 8 h of sun
March: 19 °C, sea 19 °C, 3 rain days, 9 h of sun
April: 20 °C, sea 19 °C, 2 rain days, 10 h of sun
May: 21 °C, sea 20 °C, 1 rain day, 11 h of sun
June: 22 °C, sea 21 °C, 1 rain day, 11 h of sun
July: 23 °C, sea 22 °C, 0 rain days, 11 h of sun
August: 24 °C, sea 23 °C, 1 rain day, 10 h of sun
September: 24 °C, sea 24 °C, 2 rain days, 9 h of sun
October: 24 °C, sea 23 °C, 4 rain days, 8 h of sun
November: 22 °C, sea 22 °C, 5 rain days, 7 h of sun
December: 20 °C, sea 21 °C, 5 rain days, 7 h of sun

How to shape a April day in Canary Islands

Mornings suit an unhurried walk through the old streets or along the water. The warmest hours, at 20 °C, are perfect for being outside. Evenings drop to 18 °C, so plan dinner outside and keep a layer handy.

Packing for Canary Islands in August

With 24 °C by day and 22 °C at night and 1 rain days in August, pack for changeable mild weather. Your plan builds this list for you and updates it when you change the dates.

Comfortable walking shoes
A warm layer for the evenings
Swimwear and a beach towel
A travel adapter for your chargers

Prices for Canary Islands

Stays, tours and flights for Canary Islands show their live price from our partners, in your currency, right below. We never estimate a price: what you see is what the partner charges today.

Weather in the Canary Islands month by month

January19 °C20 °C
February19 °C19 °C
March19 °C19 °C
April20 °C19 °C
May21 °C20 °C
June22 °C21 °C
July23 °C22 °C
August24 °C23 °C
September24 °C24 °C
October24 °C23 °C
November22 °C22 °C
December20 °C21 °C

Nonstop flights in the Canary Islands from other airports

Besides Bristol, nonstop flights in the Canary Islands leave from 8 other airports; the closest to Bristol is Birmingham, with a flight time of about 3 h 59.

Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.

Edit the route as your flights and stays take shape

A good island itinerary changes as bookings become real. You may need to move a beach day after a flight, replace one excursion with another, or create a gentler day for children or older travellers. HolidayWow lets you drag a stop to another day, swap a place and make a day lighter. The plan checker then reorders the day after each change.

The map-first layout helps you understand the shape of each day before you commit to it. A morning stop, a lunch stop and an evening destination can be viewed together, while the side-panel assistant responds to requests about the selected day, stop or moment in the trip film. You can ask for a change through the same actions used by the buttons.

Keep dates flexible at first if that makes planning easier. A trip can begin with a month, then gain exact dates later. Once dates are added, each day card can show its weekday, live weather and live prices. This is particularly helpful when you are comparing a flight with a stay and deciding which combination best fits your holiday.

See live prices and organise the whole booking in one plan

Flight search is the starting point, yet a successful holiday also needs a stay, transfers, activities and a clear daily plan. HolidayWow brings partner options into the plan through links in English and GBP. Stays, tours, transport and flights can show their current partner price or a live price check, so your decisions are based on the latest available information.

You can add a trip budget in your home currency, set a price watch for stays and tours, and split costs among people travelling together. The document vault keeps passports, tickets and confirmations beside the trip to which they belong. A packing list and checklist are built from your plan, the month and the climate data for the destination.

For a Bristol departure, begin with the route and then add the first stay before filling in the days around it. The Bank Holiday planner can support a longer UK break by turning public holidays and leave days into a broader trip window. This gives you a practical way to compare a Canary Islands holiday with the dates and commitments in your own calendar.

Canary Islands from Bristol: frequently asked questions

How far is the Canary Islands from Bristol Airport?

The distance is shown as live travel information within HolidayWow, so the number can remain current as you plan a flight from Bristol to Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria or another island in the region.

Which Canary Island is best for a family holiday?

The best choice depends on your family's preferred activities and accommodation. Tenerife and Lanzarote are easy starting points for beaches, pools and varied excursions, while Gran Canaria works well for families who enjoy scenic drives, towns and outdoor attractions. HolidayWow can shape a family plan with a relaxed, balanced or packed pace.

What is the warmest month for flying from Bristol?

August is the warmest month in the climate data, with daytime temperatures of 24 °C and sea temperatures of 23 °C. September is also strong for swimming, with sea temperatures of 24 °C and 9 sunshine hours. Choose your month around beach time, walks and the pace of your holiday rather than temperature alone.

Can I edit a Canary Islands itinerary after creating it?

Yes. HolidayWow lets you move stops between days, swap places and make individual days lighter or fuller. The plan checker reorders the adjusted day, while the map shows the new route. You can also change the pace for the whole trip or for a specific day as your flights and accommodation become clear.

Can HolidayWow show flight and holiday prices in GBP?

HolidayWow displays live partner prices or a live price check for flights, stays, tours and transport, with booking links available in your language and currency. You can plan in GBP, create a budget, watch selected prices and split costs between travellers. The plan also keeps tickets and confirmations with the relevant trip.

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