Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is two hours behind Heraklion and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your HER to LPA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HER and LPA:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Right now, ر.ق. 520 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 977. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from HER to LPA, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport to Gran Canaria Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HER to LPA.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HER make it to their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
To get to Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it takes about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near HER:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LPA if you have a late Heraklion Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and discover more of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Gran Canaria Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport to the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is April, while March is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you want to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to LPA in February. Average temperatures are between 13ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a visit to Telde will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Spain, consider Arona, roughly 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca are highlights.
