Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Rome: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Rome is 1 hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where Gran Canaria Airport is located. Rome operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 3 weekly flights between the two airports, Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the busiest route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 09:50. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from LPA to FCO is with Ryanair at 19:05.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from LPA to Rome. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can get a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome. Begin your journey at LPA and touch down at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Ryanair is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from LPA to Rome, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Menara Airport (RAK)
You can enter Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Spain. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Located around 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, LPA can be reached in about 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LPA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Rome
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome is $40. The cheapest price for a return flight is $81. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LPA to Rome by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is around 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 51 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rome. Once you've disembarked your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 42 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near CIA. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from LPA to Rome at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Rome, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LPA to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Rome, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Rome itinerary.
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