Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Birmingham International Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Birmingham are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
You can choose from eight weekly Gran Canaria Airport to Birmingham International Airport flights. The 10:55 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Jet2 operates the latest service of the day at 21:10.
To ensure you get on your LPA to BHX flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like March? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Birmingham (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers LPA to BHX flights, with 75.0% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LPA and BHX:
Fuerteventura Airport
Lanzarote Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
ر.ق. 128 is the best price for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 374. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LPA to BHX.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Birmingham International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LPA to BHX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gran Canaria Airport, 68.09% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Gran Canaria Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LPA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Birmingham International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Reserve a hotel close to BHX if you're taking a late Gran Canaria Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience more of Birmingham and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Birmingham in January.
Book your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Birmingham International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Birmingham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LPA to BHX in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.