Gran Canaria airport (LPA)

Gran Canaria Airport (IATA: LPA), opened on 7 April 1930, is the main gateway to the Canary archipelago and one of the most important in Spain in terms of passenger traffic, connecting the island with numerous international destinations in Europe and Africa.

Official Website: aena.es

Telephone: +34 913 211 000

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Terminals

The passenger terminal operates 24 hours for flights and air traffic, but access to the building is restricted at night (generally from 12:00 am to 4:00 am).

Annual Traffic (2024): 15.2 million passengers.

Information Points

You will find information desks on the ground floor, in the boarding area, in the first-floor check-in hall, and on the second floor of car park P1. In addition, there is a tourist information office for the island available in the baggage claim hall.

 Location

The airport is located in Gando Bay, 18 km (11 miles) south of the city of Las Palmas and 25 km (16 miles) from the island’s southern tourist resorts.

Parking services at Gran Canaria airport (LPA)

The airport offers parking options for both short and long stays, with 24-hour surveillance. For more information, rates and bookings, you can visit the official Aena website.

General Parking P1

This three-level car park is strategically located right in front of the terminal building, providing maximum convenience for short and medium-term stays. It offers covered spaces and direct pedestrian access to the terminal, making it ideal for dropping off or picking up passengers, as well as for trips of a few days. It is the closest option to the departures and arrivals area.

Long-Stay Parking P2

Designed for longer stays, this car park offers both covered and open-air spaces at more economical rates. It is located just 4 minutes from the main terminal and has a pedestrian connection to the terminal building. It is a convenient option for trips lasting several days or weeks.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Passengers with Reduced Mobility or Special Needs

Gran Canaria Airport provides services and facilities adapted for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) or other special needs. These include:

• Ramps and lifts to facilitate movement between levels.
• Accessible toilets.
• Reserved parking spaces in the car parks.
• Assistance service at the airport, which may include escorting from the meeting point to the aircraft and vice versa.

Passengers requiring special assistance are advised to contact their airline or travel agency at least 48 hours before their flight to arrange the necessary services. For more information about the assistance service, you can contact Aena at +34 913 211 000.

Unaccompanied Minors

Minors travelling without an accompanying adult (Unaccompanied Minor service or UM) will be attended to and escorted by airline staff from the check-in process, during boarding, throughout the flight, and until they are handed over to the authorised person at the destination airport. This service must be requested and confirmed directly with the airline at the time of booking, and may be subject to additional fees and specific conditions of each airline.