Gran Canaria Airport lies on the island's east coast, halfway between Las Palmas, the capital, and the southern resorts such as Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés. It is one of Spain's busiest airports, with flights from all over Europe and links with the other islands and the mainland.
Arrivals, departures and aircraft in flight
Below you will find today's arrivals and departures board, updated continuously, and a map of the aircraft flying right now within 110 km of the airport, with altitude, speed and distance. Times are Canary Islands local time, one hour behind mainland Spain.
Updated continuously. Always check with your airline.
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In red, aircraft below 2,400 m, that is taking off or landing. Open ADS-B data from adsb.lol (ODbL licence).
Getting to town
- Global buses: lines to Las Palmas and to Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés, with frequent departures.
- Taxis outside arrivals; Las Palmas is about 25 minutes away, the south about 30.
- Hire car: useful for the mountains inland and the villages of the north.
Practical tips
- Documents: EU citizens only need a valid identity card or passport.
- Aena: almost all Spanish airports are run by Aena; its website offers car parks to book online at lower prices.
- Canary Islands: the islands are outside the EU VAT area, so customs allowances apply to some purchases on the way back.
- Taxis: in cities, fares from the airport are often fixed or include an airport supplement; ask before getting in.
To explore the destination see our guide to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. See also all Spanish airports and getting to and around Spain.