Direct flight about 3 h 55
Gran Canaria 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 Gran Canaria in about 3 h 55. You land at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 13 miles from the destination, after 1,801 miles of flight.
In Gran Canaria, the best time for a trip is May to November, with daytime highs up to 24 °C and the sea up to 23 °C.
7 days in Gran Canaria 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
- Direct flight
- Best time to go
- May to November
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Choosing a flight from London Heathrow
Start with your holiday dates, preferred airport and the part of Gran Canaria you want to explore. A morning departure may suit families who want to begin exploring on arrival, while an afternoon flight can work well when you prefer a calm first evening.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Gran CanariaiPhoto: MiljenkoSuljic · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe page shows live partner prices rather than estimates. Compare the fare details, airport and holiday dates in one view, then build the chosen flight into your plan. Partner links use your language and currency, making it easier to complete the booking within the same trip workspace.
Allow room for the journey from your home to Heathrow, check-in and arrival at your first stay. HolidayWow can add the ride to the airport, flight and transfer to the accommodation as a door to door route. This gives you a clear view of the travel chain before departure day arrives.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGran CanariaiPhoto: MiljenkoSuljic · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChoosing where to stay in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria suits a split stay because the coast, mountains and villages each offer a different holiday rhythm. The southern beaches around Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas provide a convenient base for warm weather, dining and walks along the coast. This area also works well for travellers who want several holiday activities within a short daily route.
The north and west appeal to a slower style, with mountain scenery, historic towns and scenic drives. Puerto de Mogán offers a relaxed waterfront setting, while inland villages provide a change of scenery and a stronger sense of place. Choose one main base if your holiday focuses on swimming and walking, or divide the stay when both coast and countryside matter to you.
Your accommodation choice should follow the pace you want. Families may prefer a resort area with everyday conveniences, while couples and active travellers may favour a town base for restaurants, viewpoints and walking routes. Add the stay to the planner before the rest of the island plan so travel legs appear in context.
When to fly and which season to choose
Gran Canaria works well for a winter escape, spring walking trip or summer beach holiday. January brings cooler evenings, while August and September offer the highest daytime and sea temperatures in the climate record. Travellers seeking a settled beach week can place their search in summer, with autumn providing a useful balance of warm air and comfortable sightseeing conditions.
Spring is strong for combining outdoor days with a relaxed rhythm. March and April offer increasing sunshine, with April especially useful for walks, village visits and time near the coast. The Bank Holiday planner can help you compare public holidays with available leave, turning short breaks into a longer island holiday around half-term, Easter or the summer holidays.
Check the month data before setting a daily pace, since the island has distinct microclimates. Conditions on a beach may differ from those in the mountains or the west. HolidayWow presents climate information for each month, so a trip focused on a single month can be planned first. Add exact dates later to bring weekdays, live weather and current booking options into the day cards.
Gran Canaria from London Heathrow
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EdinburghiPhoto: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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EdinburghiPhoto: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsManchesteriPhoto: mattbuck (category) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAirports at the destination
Your nonstop flight from London Heathrow lands at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 13 miles from the destination.
- LPAGran Canaria Airport13 miles to the destination, about 3 h 55 from LHR, 1,801 miles of flightDirect
Best time to travel in Gran Canaria
In Gran Canaria, the best time for a trip is May to November, with daytime highs up to 24 °C and the sea up to 23 °C. The sea reaches 23 °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 | 23 | 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 |
The best months for Gran Canaria
The warmest month is August with 24 °C, the coolest January with 19 °C. July is the driest with 0 rain days and February the wettest with 5. May brings the most sun, around 11 hours daily.
Swimming season runs through August, September and October; the water tops out at 23 °C in August. Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in 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 23 °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
Busy and quiet months in Gran Canaria
Monthly search volumes put the peak for Gran Canaria in January and the low point in December.
A day in Gran Canaria in April
Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 20 °C, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day. By night it is 18 °C: a terrace dinner works.
What to pack for Gran Canaria
For August, plan for changeable mild weather: 24 °C in the day, 22 °C after dark, 1 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm layer for the evenings
- Swimwear and a beach towel
- A travel adapter for your chargers
Weather in Gran Canaria 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 °C23 °C
- October24 °C23 °C
- November22 °C22 °C
- December20 °C21 °C
Nonstop flights in Gran Canaria from other airports
Besides London Heathrow, nonstop flights in Gran Canaria leave from 8 other airports; the closest to London Heathrow is London Gatwick, with a flight time of about 3 h 54.
- LHRGran Canaria from London Heathrowabout 3 h 55 to LPA, nonstop
- LGWGran Canaria from London Gatwickabout 3 h 54 to LPA, nonstop
- LTNGran Canaria from London Lutonabout 3 h 58 to LPA, nonstop
- STNGran Canaria from London Stanstedabout 4 h to LPA, nonstop
- BHXGran Canaria from Birminghamabout 3 h 59 to LPA, nonstop
- BRSGran Canaria from Bristolabout 3 h 49 to LPA, nonstop
- MANGran Canaria from Manchesterabout 4 h 04 to LPA, nonstop
- EDIGran Canaria from Edinburghabout 4 h 20 to LPA, nonstop
- GLAGran Canaria from Glasgowabout 4 h 17 to LPA, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Live prices for Gran Canaria
Every price for Gran Canaria on this page comes live from a partner, in your currency. Open a card to see today's rate for your dates.
A seven day island itinerary
Begin with the arrival day and keep the first plan light. Move from the airport to your southern base, collect any practical supplies and take a gentle coastal walk. If the timing suits, finish near a familiar dining area so everyone can settle in without turning the first day into a full excursion.
Use the middle of the holiday for contrast. Spend one day around the southern coast, another exploring an inland route and a further day visiting a northern or western area. Keep travel legs visible on the map and group nearby stops together. A balanced pace with two or three activities gives you time to enjoy a long lunch or pause beside the sea.
Keep the final day local to the accommodation and reserve time for the transfer back to the airport. Revisit a favourite beach, buy small provisions and review the trip film before departure. The plan checker can reorder the day after you move a stop or lighten the schedule, while sharing lets everyone follow the same itinerary.
Planning island days with HolidayWow
Describe the holiday in a sentence, such as a week in Gran Canaria with the family and a mixture of beaches and walks. The planner reads the destination, month, group, budget and preferred pace. You can select a relaxed, balanced or packed rhythm for the whole holiday and then adjust individual days to suit the people travelling.
The map places each stop, base and travel leg within the wider route. Drag a stop to another day, exchange one activity for another or make a day easier after a late evening. The side-panel assistant understands the selected day or stop and makes changes through the same planning actions, helping you refine the route as your holiday takes shape.
Live prices for stays, tours, transport and flights sit beside relevant choices in the plan. A budget works in your home currency, with price watch for selected services and cost splitting for a group. Packing guidance, checklists and a document vault then connect the practical details to the itinerary you have built.
Gran Canaria from London Heathrow: frequently asked questions
How far is Gran Canaria from London Heathrow?
The planner can include your home, airport ride, flight and transfer to your first stay, giving you a complete view of the outbound journey before the holiday begins.
What is the best base for a first visit?
The southern coast is a practical first base because beaches, restaurants and everyday holiday activities sit close together. Northern and western areas add scenery and slower journeys, so a split stay works well when you want a broader mix of coast, villages and walking.
Can I compare live flight prices?
You can compare live partner prices within the plan and continue through partner links in your preferred language and currency. Prices remain live rather than being represented as estimates, so you can judge the current choice against your holiday dates and broader budget.
Can I change the pace after booking a flight?
Yes. You can change the island plan after selecting a flight because the itinerary remains editable. Move a stop to another day, swap an activity or lighten a day, then let the plan checker reorder the route around the change.
Does HolidayWow help with packing and sharing?
HolidayWow creates a packing list and checklist from your plan, month and destination climate. You can also share one link with viewing or editing roles, comments and voting, while the document vault stores tickets, passports and confirmations with the relevant trip.
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