Gran Canaria Airport

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General information

Gran Canaria Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the Canary Islands. The archipelago consists of thirteen islands, Gran Canaria is one of the seven largest islands. The capital of the island is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, not to be confused with the island of La Palma.

Where is Gran Canaria Airport situated?

Gran Canaria Airport is located on the east coast, south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Telde, parallel to the Autopista GC-1.

How many terminals does Gran Canaria Airport have?

The airport terminal is divided into four zones, Zone A for flights to and from the Canary Islands, Zone B and Zone C for flights within the European Union and Zone D for other international flights. There are two Arrivals halls at Gran Canaria Airport, Arrivals 1 in the north of the terminal for flights from Spain, Arrivals 2 in the south of the terminal for flights from other countries.

A good alternative for flying to or from Gran Canaria Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Spain.

Airport
Distance
Tenerife North Airport 112km
Tenerife South Airport 117km
Fuerteventura Airport 160km

Which airlines fly from and to Gran Canaria Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Binter Canarias brand logo
    Binter Canarias
  • Ryanair brand logo
    Ryanair
  • TUI fly brand logo
    TUI Airways
  • TUI fly brand logo
    TUI fly Deutschland
  • Norwegian brand logo
    Norwegian
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Gran Canaria Airport.

Activities

Activity

Gran Canaria : West coast Cabrio Sunset

On this unique afternoon excursion in the elegant VW BEETLE convertible, we combine fascinating impressions, mountains and the west coast. Unforgettable coastal driving fun at sunset.
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Gran Canaria: "Peaks of Gran Canaria" Hiking Tour

Discover the peaks of Gran Canaria on a hiking tour from Las Palmas led by a UIMLA-certified mountain guide with hotel transfers, lunch, insurance, and hiking poles included.
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Sunday Markets: Santa Brígida, San Mateo and Teror

Discover the essence of Gran Canaria on a unique Sunday by visiting the markets of San Mateo, Teror, and Santa Brígida, which are brimming with handicrafts, local products, and authentic flavors.
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