Maps of Gran Canaria Airport - Las Palmas
Driving Directions Gran Canaria Airport
Gran Canaria Airport driving directions to and from the Airport are fairly straightforward. The airport itself is situated just off the GC-1 motorway (Autovia Las Palmas-Puerto Rico).
Those travelling from the east and resorts such as Gáladar will take the GC-2 first, while others coming from resorts such as Telde and Maspalomas will remain on the GC-1 most of the way.
Following are detialed driving conditions on how to get from Gran Canaria Airport to Las Palmas which is 24km away and about a 20 minute journey:
| 1. | Head north on Ctra General del Sur | 0.2 km |
| 2. | At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the GC-1 ramp to Las Palmas Gran Canaria | 0.2 km |
| 3. | Merge onto Autovía Las Palmas-Puerto Rico/GC-1 | 19.5 km |
| 4. | Take the ramp to Av de Canarias/GC-1 | 0.4 km |
| 5. | Slight left at Av de Canarias/GC-1
Continue to follow GC-1 |
2.9 km |
| 6. | Take the GC-2 exit toward Agaete | 0.4 km |
| 7. | At Av de Canarias, take the 5th exit onto Calle de Castilla y León/GC-2 | 0.2 km |
| 8. | Continue onto Calle Leon Y Castillo | 0.4 km |
| 9. | Turn right at Calle Lope De Vega | 0.1 km |
Gran Canaria Airport Driving Distances
Below are a guide to some distances involved in getting to your holiday destination.
| Arucas | 15 kms/ 9 Miles |
| Telde | 19 kms/ 12 Miles |
| Gáladar | 29 kms/ 18 Miles |
| Maspalomas | 55 kms/ 35 Miles |
| Mogan | 76 kms/ 47 Miles |
The almost perfectly round circumference of Gran Canaria can literally be traversed in approximately two and a half hours, so hiring a car to explore is the ideal way to make the most of your holiday. Whether to visit the mesmerising views offered by the town of Arucas, the hustle and bustle of Telde, Gran Canaria´s second largest city, or the more traditional lively beach resort of Maspalomas, all are easily reached by car.
The main city, Las Palmas, is just minutes from the airport and for those planning to just stay here, we have comprehensive guides and advice on Gran Canaria Airport Transfers, Gran Canaria Airport Buses and Gran Canaria Airport Taxis.
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