Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one hour behind Catania and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you get on your CTA to LPA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CTA and LPA:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Currently, £41 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £86. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CTA to LPA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CTA to LPA.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
68.69% of flights that take off from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Catania to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near CTA:
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LPA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Orlando and explore beyond Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Gran Canaria Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport to the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 miles away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April.
Before locking in your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Gran Canaria Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CTA to LPA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel around 9 miles south to Telde to check off its must-visit sights. From Casa Museo Leon y Castillo to Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another major destination in Spain, head for Arona, about 75 miles west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca are the start of reasons to visit.