How do you get to Las Palmas?
Getting There7.3/10Easier to reach than about 70% of cities
- Main airport
- Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: flightconnections.com, kiwi.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Bus Route 60 is budget-friendly for airport transfers and runs every ~30 minutes; arrives at San Telmo bus station near the city center.
- Taxis from the airport typically cost €25–35 to Las Palmas city center; official white taxis with green stripes are metered and reliable.
- The ferry port (Puerto de La Luz) is conveniently located only 5 km from city center and within walking distance of Las Canteras beach; buses connect the port to multiple city areas.
- Inter-island ferries run daily to Tenerife (1h 40m), Fuerteventura (~2 hours), and Lanzarote, making island-hopping easy and affordable.
- No rail system currently operates in Las Palmas; future plans exist for a railway but construction is uncertain and funding-dependent.
- Ferry schedules can get busy during summer months (June–October); book in advance for peak season travel.
- The airport operates 24/7, though some facilities may have limited hours; night bus service (Route 5) available for late arrivals.
- Day trips to inland towns (Teror, Tejeda) and Roque Nublo offer authentic Canarian culture; easily accessible by local buses.
Airport
- IATA
- LPA
- Name
- Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
- Capacity
- Handles over 13 million passengers annually
- Location
- Approximately 25 km south of Las Palmas city center
Routes
- Total Destinations
- 144
- Domestic Destinations
- 35
- Description
- International airport serving Europe, West Africa, Madeira, and the Azores
Transport To City
20-30 Minutes
- Cost
- €3.00
- Type
- Bus
- Details
- Route 60 runs between San Telmo bus station (Las Palmas city center) and the airport
- Frequency
- Approximately every 30 minutes
- Note
- Most economical option; operates 5:20 AM to 11:30 PM, with night services on Route 5
20-25 Minutes
- Cost
- €30
- Type
- Taxi
- Details
- Official white taxis with green stripe at terminal exits
- Note
- Direct door-to-door service; confirm cost with driver before boarding; metered fares
Car Rental
- Details
- Multiple international and local rental companies at arrivals terminal
- Note
- Good for exploring the island independently
Day Trips
Vegueta (Las Palmas Old Town)
- Distance
- City center
- Description
- Historic neighborhood with Casa de Colón (Columbus House), Cathedral of Santa Ana, and traditional architecture
Teror
- Distance
- Inland from Las Palmas
- Description
- Traditional Canarian village known for markets and authentic culture
Tejeda
- Distance
- Mountain village inland
- Description
- Beautiful mountain village with panoramic views and local Canarian cuisine
Roque Nublo & Pico De Las Nieves
- Distance
- Central Gran Canaria
- Description
- Dramatic mountain peaks offering stunning landscapes and hiking opportunities
Maspalomas Dunes
- Distance
- South of Las Palmas
- Description
- Desert-like sand dunes and resort area; major tourist destination
Puerto De Mogán
- Distance
- Southwest coast
- Description
- Picturesque fishing village and port town, accessible via bus or car
Confital Beach & Surfing
- Distance
- North of Las Canteras
- Description
- Wave-rich beach with the best right-hand wave in Europe for surfing
Loro Parque (Tenerife)
- Distance
- 2-3 hours by ferry
- Description
- Famous zoo on nearby Tenerife island, accessible as day trip
Fuerteventura
- Distance
- 2 hours by fast ferry
- Description
- Island with spectacular beaches and windswept dunes, accessible for day trips
Caldera De Bandama
- Distance
- Central Gran Canaria
- Description
- Largest caldera in Gran Canaria; hiking available around collapsed volcano crater
Ferry Connections
1 Hour 40 Minutes
- Route
- Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Operator
- Naviera Armas, Balearia, Fred Olsen Express
- Frequency
- Multiple daily sailings (38+ per week)
- Cost Range
- €45
Varies
- Cost
- €33
- Route
- Las Palmas to Arrecife (Lanzarote)
- Operator
- Naviera Armas, Balearia
Varies
- Cost
- €29
- Route
- Las Palmas to Morro Jable (Fuerteventura)
- Operator
- Fred Olsen Express
3 Hours
- Cost
- €42
- Route
- Las Palmas to Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura)
- Operator
- Naviera Armas
Varies
- Cost
- €42
- Route
- Las Palmas to La Gomera
- Operator
- Naviera Armas
- Frequency
- 11 sailings per week
4.5-9.5 Hours (Includes Tenerife Stopover)
- Cost
- €87
- Route
- Las Palmas to Santa Cruz de La Palma
- Operator
- Naviera Armas, Trasmediterránea, Fred Olsen Express
- Frequency
- Daily crossings
Approximately 40 Hours
- Route
- Las Palmas to Huelva (mainland Spain)
- Operator
- Balearia, Fred Olsen Express
- Frequency
- 3 days per week
- Note
- Multiple departures per day on service days
Approximately 35 Hours
- Route
- Las Palmas to Cádiz (mainland Spain)
- Operator
- Balearia, Trasmediterránea
- Frequency
- 3 days per week, once daily
Ferry Port Info
- Name
- Puerto de La Luz (Port of Las Palmas)
- Location
- Puerto de la Luz, approximately 5 km from city center, close to Las Canteras beach
- Transport
- Bus routes and taxis connect the port to city center; approximately 20 minutes by bus, 10 minutes by car
- Facilities
- Modern terminal with parking, car hire agencies, bus station, restaurants, bars, hotels, shops, banks
- Note
- One of Spain's busiest ports; major hub for inter-island and cross-Atlantic ferry traffic
Rail Connections
- Current
- No functional rail system currently exists on Gran Canaria
- Planned
- Tren de Gran Canaria (TGC) railway proposed to run 57 km from Las Palmas to Meloneras with 11 planned stations including Gran Canaria Airport; construction expected to begin before end of 2027; project currently suspended due to funding difficulties
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