Fly to Las Palmas

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of the most famous cities in Spain. In 2006, the city’s population was about 377,000, making it one of the most populated Spanish cities and the biggest city in the Canary Islands. Due to the large number of cultural monuments, museums and festivals the city is famous for, Las Palmas is extremely attractive for tourists from around the world. The most famous sights include Gran Canaria in the capital city, The Cathedral on the Isle, Teatro Pérez Gáldos, Paseo Playa de Las Canteras, Museo CAAM Centro de Arte Moderno, the Teatro Cuyas, the International Theater and Dance Festival along with the International Film Festival and the Carnavales de Las Palmas (Las Palmas carnival). Finding cheap airline tickets to the city during these festivals may prove difficult, so it’s important that you search and book in advance if you have a specific date in mind for your arrival to Las Palmas. Otherwise, lots of airlines offer last-minute deals, especially in the off season, when most tourists are heading to warmer climates. The main airport in the city is the Gran Canaria International Airport (LPA). It is situated just about 18 km out of the capital. Gran Canaria Airport is the busiest airport in the Canary Islands and the 5th among the busiest airports in Spain. In 2007, about 10 million passengers used the airport for both domestic and international flights. The airport has international flights to most countries in Europe as well as numerous domestic flights. To find cheap airfares, plan to arrive in summer, when the number of flights to the city increases and there is more competition and chances to land cheap airfares. Cheap airline tickets may also be obtained by traveling to Las Palmas with an organization or private group participating in one of the numerous festivals held throughout the year.