Direct flight about 3 h 55
Canary Islands from London Heathrow
Published 4 October 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·
From London Heathrow, a nonstop flight gets you in the Canary Islands in about 3 h 55. You land at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 23 miles from the destination, after 1,801 miles of flight. You can also fly nonstop to TFN (about 3 h 54).
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 London Heathrow on your own
Plan a trip- Flight time from London Heathrow
- about 3 h 55
- Flight distance LHR to LPA
- 1,801 miles
- Nonstop from LHR to 2 airports
- Direct flight
- Best time to go
- May to November
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Choose a flight that fits your island break
Start by deciding when you want to travel and how long you can stay. The Canary Islands have a mild winter and warm summer, with January offering daytime temperatures of 19 °C while August reaches 24 °C. These conditions suit a winter escape just as well as a summer holiday, particularly when you want a comfortable base for walking, sightseeing or time by the sea.
Canary IslandsiPhoto: Luc Viatour · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHeathrow offers a wide choice of departure options, so compare the dates that work best for your family or group before selecting a flight. The page shows live partner prices in GBP, allowing you to judge the current cost without relying on an estimate. Review the arrival airport carefully because each island has its own airport and the onward journey continues from there.
A month is enough to begin planning. Add exact dates later if you want weekday labels, live weather and current prices to appear on the day cards. This approach makes early research straightforward and gives you a workable island itinerary before the final travel details are settled.
Canary IslandsiPhoto: Luc Viatour · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBuild the journey around your arrival airport
In HolidayWow, describe your flight details and destination in one sentence or by voice. The planner places the airport journey, flight and transfer to your first stay into one map based plan.
Each day is drawn as a route, with stops shown as pins and every leg displaying its travel time. This makes the first day easier to understand once you land. You can see where the transfer ends, which stay receives you and how your arrival activity fits around the journey from the airport.
Keep the first island day light if your departure begins early or your return is soon after landing. A relaxed pace with one or two stops gives you space after travelling. Later days can follow a balanced or packed rhythm once you have settled into the island and understand its local layout.
Pick an island pace that matches the weather
The islands work well for a relaxed holiday because you can shape each day around outdoor time and still leave room for a slower afternoon. May through September brings longer sunny periods, while sea temperatures rise from 20 °C in May to 24 °C in September. These conditions are useful for choosing swimming, coastal walks and longer days outdoors.
RainiPhoto: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJanuary and February remain mild, with daytime temperatures of 19 °C and night temperatures of 17 °C. They are practical months for sightseeing, gardens, local food and walks between destinations. March and April also offer a comfortable balance, with sunshine increasing as spring develops across the islands.
Use the monthly climate information as planning guidance rather than a forecast. HolidayWow includes day and night temperatures, sea temperature, sunshine hours and rain days for every month. Its climate information comes from NASA POWER for air conditions and NOAA OISST for sea conditions, giving you a sound basis for choosing activities and clothing.
RainiPhoto: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFrom London Heathrow to Canary Islands
From London Heathrow, Canary Islands is {{dist.home:LHR}} away as the crow flies. From London Gatwick it is {{dist.home:LGW}}. From Manchester it is {{dist.home:MAN}}. For a trip out of London Heathrow, aim for April, May, June and July.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLondon Stansted lies {{dist.home:STN}} away. From Edinburgh it is {{dist.home:EDI}}. Door to door, the plan lines up the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares and the transfer on arrival.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAirports at the destination
From London Heathrow 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 55 from LHR, 1,801 miles of flightDirect
- TFSTenerife Sur Airport50 miles to the destination, about 3 h 57 from LHR, 1,822 miles of flight
- TFNTenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport49 miles to the destination, about 3 h 54 from LHR, 1,788 miles of flightDirect
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.
| 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 |
When to go to Canary Islands
Daytime highs range from 19 °C in January to 24 °C in August. 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
The cards below pull today's partner prices for Canary Islands in your currency, so the number you see is the one you pay.
Weather in the Canary Islands month by month
- January19 °C
20 °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 London Heathrow, nonstop flights in the Canary Islands leave from 8 other airports; the closest to London Heathrow is London Gatwick, with a flight time of about 3 h 54.
- LHRCanary Islands from London Heathrowabout 3 h 55 to LPA, nonstop
- LGWCanary Islands from London Gatwickabout 3 h 54 to LPA, nonstop
- LTNCanary Islands from London Lutonabout 3 h 58 to LPA, nonstop
- STNCanary Islands from London Stanstedabout 4 h to LPA, nonstop
- BHXCanary Islands from Birminghamabout 3 h 59 to LPA, nonstop
- BRSCanary Islands from Bristolabout 3 h 49 to LPA, nonstop
- MANCanary Islands from Manchesterabout 4 h 04 to LPA, nonstop
- EDICanary Islands from Edinburghabout 4 h 20 to LPA, nonstop
- GLACanary Islands from Glasgowabout 4 h 17 to LPA, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Plan a short island itinerary without rushing
For a short break, stay on one island and use it as your base. A relaxed three day plan can begin with the airport transfer and a nearby coastal or evening activity, followed by a full day for a scenic walk, a cultural visit and time by the sea. The final day can hold one morning stop before the return journey to the airport.
A seven day stay allows a more generous rhythm. Spend the first day settling in, use the middle days for different parts of the island, and reserve the last day for a final meal or walk before travelling home. HolidayWow offers three travel paces: relaxed, balanced and packed. Set the pace for the whole trip or adjust individual days as plans develop.
The editable map makes changes straightforward. Drag a stop to another day, replace an activity or make a day lighter, then let the plan checker reorder the route. This is useful when you want more time beside the sea, prefer a walking day or need to keep one day calm after a flight.
Compare live prices before booking
Flight, stay, tour and transport prices change, so compare the live options available for your dates within the plan. HolidayWow brings current partner prices into the itinerary or provides a check live price action where appropriate. Prices are shown in GBP for this page, helping you assess the full shape of the trip in the currency you use.
Begin with the flight, then check the stay and transfer that support it. Activities can follow once the main journey is secure. Partner links open in your language and currency, while the plan keeps the broader shape of the holiday visible. This reduces the need to move between several unrelated booking pages.
For a group, add shared expenses to the trip budget and use cost splitting tools. Stay and tour price watches can help you follow selected bookings. The plan then gives everyone a clear view of the route, the bases and the days, with a shared document vault for tickets, passports and confirmations.
Use the Bank Holiday planner for a longer escape
UK travellers can extend a Canary Islands break by combining annual leave with a school holiday or bank holiday. Half term, Easter, summer and Christmas are useful periods to check when your group has different availability. The Bank Holiday planner uses official holiday information and leave days to help turn public holidays into a longer trip.
Your normal allowance is typically 28 days, so comparing leave before fixing the dates can make a substantial difference. Enter the proposed island break, add your home journey and share the resulting plan with everyone. Group members can view, comment or vote, helping the group agree on the island, pace and main stops.
HolidayWow is free to download and plan with. You can begin with a month, add details as they become available and keep the whole itinerary together. Large text and voice input also make the planner comfortable to use for different travellers, while the map, film and editable day cards provide several ways to review the final route.
Canary Islands from London Heathrow: frequently asked questions
How far is the Canary Islands from London Heathrow?
The distance is useful when comparing flights and planning the complete door to door journey, including your home to airport ride, the flight itself and the transfer from the island airport to your first stay.
Which month works well for a Canary Islands holiday?
The choice depends on the holiday you want. January and February are mild for sightseeing and walking, May through September suit swimming and longer outdoor days, while March and April offer comfortable spring weather. HolidayWow shows monthly climate figures so you can match the season to your activities.
Can I plan the flight and island stay together?
Yes. Start with the route from London Heathrow, choose your island stay and add the airport transfer to the plan. Live partner prices appear through booking links or a check live price action, keeping the flight, accommodation, transport and activities in one editable itinerary.
How do I create a relaxed Canary Islands itinerary?
Tell HolidayWow that you are visiting the Canary Islands and request a relaxed pace. The planner can build days with one or two stops, draw each route on the map and keep the transfer and first stay in view. You can then make individual days lighter or move activities between them.
Can everyone in my group view and edit the trip?
A shared HolidayWow link opens the same plan for everyone. Group members can comment and vote, while view and edit roles help organise the planning process. The document vault keeps travel documents with the trip, and cost splitting makes shared expenses easier to manage.
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