Gran Canaria Airport was previously known as Las Palmas Airport and is located on the island of Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands. It is the 5th busiest airport in Spain and handles over 10 million passengers every year. If you have car hire at Gran Canaria Airport, it is just 18 km to the capital of Las Palmas and 20 km to popular holiday resorts.
Gran Canaria Airport has 1 terminal with 3 zones. A is for EU flights, B is for international flights and C is for flights within the Canary Islands. Car hire offices can be found in Zone A on P floor. The airport has many facilities including a post office and a children’s play area. In all zones you will find airport information points, for any questions that you may have. There is a tourist information office in Zone A, to help you find out more about the island and its attractions. For all your money services there is the Caja Canarias bank and 4 ATMs. The Galdos VIP Lounge is available to business class passengers or can be booked for a charge. If you need to change you travel arrangements there is a travel agency onsite and for last minute shopping there is El Corte Ingles. You can also shop at Productos for local food items and Natura for clothing and home wares. Airzone has everything from cosmetics to music and designer brands can be found at Shop In Store. When you feel hungry there are 12 places to choose from including O’Leary’s Pub, Wrap and Go and Cafeteria Sabina. You can also buy flowers at the airport and for last minute emergencies, there is a pharmacy.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is joint capital of the island of Gran Canaria and is one of the largest cities in Spain. You can see the Cathedral of Santa Ana, a great landmark that can be seen all over the city and visit the castle of Castillo de la Luz. Wander around Vequeta, the old part of the city and enjoy the pretty Plaza del Pilar Nueva, a small square with fountains. To learn more about the city’s heritage, visit the Casa de Colon Museum, a previous home of Christopher Columbus. Out an about with car hire in Las Palmas, head for the beaches of Playa de las Canteras and Playa de las Alcaravaneras for sunbathing, swimming and surfing.
