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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Spain",
    "addressLocality": "Gran Canaria"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Binter Canarias",
    "Ryanair",
    "Vueling"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "70 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "70 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "85 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "110 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Gran Canaria",
  "code": "LPA",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting through Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), also known as Gando Airport, is a generally efficient experience as the facility operates from a single, well-organized terminal. However, travelers should note that Binter and Canaryfly rarely have interline baggage agreements with international carriers like Ryanair or easyJet. If you are heading south to Maspalomas or Playa del Ingl\u00e9s (30 kilometers), Bus Line 66 or 90 offers frequent service for around \u20ac3. 50. Arriving at the airport two hours before departure is recommended, as security lines can become busy during the peak winter tourist season.\n\nThe terminal is divided into three primary zones: Zone A for inter-island flights (Binter and Canaryfly), Zones B and C for Spanish domestic and Schengen services, and Zone D for non-Schengen international flights. If you are arriving from abroad and connecting to another island like Lanzarote or Fuerteventura, you must usually collect your bags, exit to the landside, and re-check them in Zone A before re-clearing security. \n\nGround transportation from LPA is robust, with several options for reaching the capital or the southern resorts. Official taxis are available 24/7, with fares to Las Palmas typically ranging from \u20ac30 to \u20ac45. If you have a long layover, the nearby El Cortijo Club de Campo offers golf and leisure facilities just a ten-minute taxi ride away.\n\nFor inter-island connections, a window of 35 to 45 minutes is typically sufficient. For Las Palmas city center (25 kilometers north), Global Bus Line 60 provides a direct link to San Telmo and Santa Catalina stations for approximately \u20ac2. 95. Helpful amenities include free Wi-Fi ('Aena-Free-Wifi'), the Gald\u00f3s VIP Lounge (accessible via Priority Pass in the departures area), and numerous car rental counters located in the arrivals hall.",
  "country": "Spain",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/es.png",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ground transport: Gran Canaria Airport runs frequent buses to Las Palmas.",
    "Buy tickets onboard and note that inter-island flights depart from Terminal A.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Gran+Canaria+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=EUR",
  "iataCode": "LPA",
  "icao": "GCLP",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 27.9319,
  "layover_planner_info": "Buses around the island; cafes airside.",
  "longitude": -15.3866,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 70,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 70,
  "mct_international_to_international": 85,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline desks in departures.",
  "name": "Gran Canaria Airport",
  "region": "Europe",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "TFS",
      "name": "Tenerife South"
    },
    {
      "code": "ACE",
      "name": "Lanzarote Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "FUE",
      "name": "Fuerteventura Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), also known as Las Palmas Airport, is a significant international aviation hub located approximately 19 kilometers south of the capital city, Las Palmas. The airport operates from a single, expansive passenger terminal building that efficiently manages domestic, inter-island, and international flights. The terminal is organized across two main levels, with the ground floor (Level 0) dedicated to arrivals and baggage claim, while the first floor (Level 1) houses check-in counters, security screening, and the primary departures zone.\n\nThe terminal experience at LPA is distinguished by its divided boarding areas, tailored to different flight types. Zone A handles flights within the European Union and the Schengen Area, Zone B is dedicated to international non-EU flights, and Zone C manages the frequent inter-island services within the Canary Islands. Inside the secure zone, travelers have access to a wide array of amenities including duty-free shops, international dining chains like Starbucks and Burger King, and local boutiques. For premium travelers, the Sala Gald\u00f3s VIP Lounge is located on Level 2, offering a quiet space with an outdoor terrace providing views of the airfield and the Atlantic Ocean.\n\nGround transportation to and from the terminal is well-coordinated, with the Global bus network providing frequent connections to Las Palmas (Route 60) and the southern tourist resorts like Maspalomas (Route 66). Dedicated taxi ranks are located directly outside the arrivals exits for all zones, and multiple major car rental agencies maintain desks within the arrivals hall. As a primary regional hub for carriers such as Binter Canarias, Ryanair, and Vueling, the airport provides critical links to mainland Spain and major European cities. Travelers are encouraged to arrive at least two hours before departure to navigate the terminal's extensive facilities and ensure a smooth boarding process.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gran_Canaria_Airport"
}