Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Gran Canaria Airport is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Operating on the UTC+2 timezone, Bucharest is 2 hours ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from LPA to Bucharest. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LPA to Bucharest. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
You can travel to Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Spain. But before reserving your flight tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Bucharest, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
LPA is about 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LPA? If you're boarding an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bucharest, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Bucharest
C$77 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Bucharest. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$162. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LPA to Bucharest, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Bucharest.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes about 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near OTP if you're taking a late flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bucharest. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bucharest. July is the most popular month for a trip to Bucharest. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before you book a flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bucharest, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LPA to Bucharest in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 8ºC.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bucharest right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bucharest:
Old Town and Herastrau Park are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Bucharest to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman).
Complete your Bucharest trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Bucharest and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find your ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Bucharest.