Drone causes disruption at Gran Canaria airport Drones are becoming increasingly popular among the general population, and their infiltration into airport airspace is becoming a serious issue. Last night April 12th saw the closure of LPA airport because such an incident with a low flying drone. The drone was seen within the Gran Canaria airport […]
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Gran Canaria – Madrid Route
The airline Binter has agreed a new route from LPA Gran Canaria direct to the capital, Madrid. The airline will operate the new route to boost tourism both in Gran Canaria and Madrid. It will be a popular route especially during the Winter. Binter is expecting to operate 16 flights each day from both LPA […]
2023 record year for Gran Canaria airport
Gran Canaria Airport recorded the highest number of passengers in the seventh month of the year with 1,139,338 representing growth of 6.7% compared to July of last year. This is a truly fantastic growth for the small Canarian airport. LPA continues to move forward with sustainable growth, and is positive for the end of year […]
Icelandair arrives at LPA
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Icelandair is planning to launch a new route from Iceland to LPA during the winter of 2022/23. The first flight is scheduled for November 15, making this a new addition to Icelandair’s Route Network. Beginning on November 15, the airline will operate a scheduled flight once a week on Tuesdays.Last year, the airline successfully added […]
Summer Flights to the U.S from Gran Canaria
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Between July and September, Binter, the Canaries regional airline, will fly flights between New York and Boston on a combined route with SATA Azores Airlines.The Canarian airline will make it easier for passengers to go to these places by providing a more direct route rather than passing through a large European hub. In the Azores […]
Gran Canaria Latest Covid Requirements
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What are the latest Covid-19 restrictions for Gran Canaria? AS from 14 February 2022, Spain has introduced new covid restrictions for travellers to the island of Gran Canaria and the rest of Spain. Here are the latest covid restrictions for Gran Canaria: Unvaccinated youngsters 12-17 years of age, with a negative PCR test will be […]
Strike by Groundforce at Gran Canaria Airport
The first day of strike action by Groundforce personnel caused delays at LPA Gran Canaria airport. Unbelievably, more than 18 flights were disrupted and were forced to fly without taking their passenger’s bags and luggage with them. Groundforce is responsible for baggage handling at LPA. The intermittent strike was called by the unions to demand […]
Car Hire Prices at LPA Gran Canaria Airport
It’s now August 2021 and we usually see an influx of visitors to Gran Canaria and most people visiting the resorts to the South, like Maspalomas, Peurto Rico, and Playa del Ingles usually need to hire a car or book an airport transfer to get them to their holiday destination. So today we want to […]
Best Taxi Prices at Gran Canaria Airport.
Compare Taxi Companies at LPA Airport With more flights resuming during 2022 most people arriving at Gran Canaria airport rely on a taxi or airport transfer to get them to their destination. So today we are going to discuss the price and overall advantages that we feel one company has over the other taxi operators […]
Las Palmas Gran Canaria Airport – What Covid-19 compulsory documentation is required?
On arrival at Las Palmas Gran Canaria Airport, what Covid-19 compulsory documentation is required? When flying to Gran Canaria, you may be required to bring a variety of documentation, which will vary based on your situation. It is critical to be able to offer the proper documentation in order to board your aircraft and prevent […]