Birmingham to Gran Canaria Flights

Leave Birmingham behind

Birmingham Airport is one of the biggest in the UK. It is easy to access and close to the bustling city centre, which can provide lots to see and do. The great value flights Birmingham Airport offers to are available to travellers from all parts of the country, as the airport is located close to a hub of the motorway network.

Car parking is plentiful for flights from Birmingham, with three large long stay areas and a drop off zone. Make sure you book online to save money. Advance bookings start at £3.99 per day. If you would rather not worry about parking, it may work out cheaper to get the train to Birmingham International and hop on the brilliant Air Rail Link. This free train service whisks passengers directly to the airport from the platform. The airport is also well served by long distance coaches from a variety of cities.

The modern terminal has everything the business traveller needs, with Wi-Fi hotspots and facilities such as photocopying and meeting rooms available. If you are feeling peckish, you can sit down for a bite to eat at one of several restaurants including Frankie & Benny's and The Meriden. Picking up some last minute shopping before boarding will also save you some money, thanks to the duty free shopping facilities that are available. The number of flights from Birmingham to Gran Canaria is increasing all the time, and you can find the best deals on flights, accommodation and vehicle hire at ebookers.com.

Gran Canaria Island Airport

If you're planning a trip to a popular sunny destination like Gran Canaria Island, you can trim down your expenses by making your reservations with a booking service such as ebookers. Arriving at the Gran Canaria Airport will put you on the east coast, about twelve miles from the island's capital. Gran Canaria Airport handles up to ten million visitors each year and serves as an operative base for Ryan Air. The airport also hosts dozens of international airlines, including Air Berlin, Iberia, and Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Transportation from Gran Canaria Island Airport

Travellers leaving the airport can get to the city via several bus routes. The bus stop is located at the departure terminal. Visitors can either buy tickets from the ticket machine or on the bus itself. Bus numbers 60 and 91 link the airport directly to the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Metered taxis are also available for visitors, with fares costing from €8 to €15 depending on the destination. Visitors who prefer to travel independently can rent a car from dozens of rental services located around the airport.

Weather in Gran Canaria Island

The island's position in the Atlantic exposes it to an interesting mix of microclimates in different regions. During the winter, snowfall occurs at the island's highest peaks. The city, however, experiences spring-like conditions for most of the year, with average temperatures ranging from 26oC to 28oC in the summer and 22oC to 24oC in winter.

Things to do in Gran Canaria Island

Visitors will find a huge variety of things to do and places to visit. They can visit the popular Las Canteras beach or stop by the Pamitos Park, home to the island's zoo. Other popular places worth visiting in Gran Canaria Island include Casa de Colon and the ancient settlement of Barranco de Guayadeque.