Last Updated on September 4, 2026 by Henry @ The Getaway Lounge
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Choosing a resort area close to the airport can make a big difference to your holiday — especially if you’d rather spend less time on transfers and more time by the pool!
Whether you’re travelling with young children, arriving late, or simply want the smoothest possible start to your trip, staying within easy reach of the airport is often a smart move…
| Gran Canaria Resort | Road distance from the airport | Discounted package holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Bahia Feliz (Quiet resort & coastal walks) | 24km (15-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| San Agustin (Low-key resort & long beach) | 26km (20-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Maspalomas (Dunes, beaches & resorts) | 32km (20-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Las Palmas (City beaches & local life) | 25km (30-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Playa del Ingles (Lively resort & nightlife) | 31km (30-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Meloneras (Upscale resorts & seafront) | 35km (30-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Arguineguin (Authentic town & harbour) | 42km (30-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Playa del Cura (Quiet bay & hotel stays) | 49km (30-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Puerto Rico (Purpose-built resort & hillside setting) | 49km (35-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Amadores (Sheltered bay & white-sand beach) | 50km (35-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Playa Taurito (Compact bay & all-inclusive resorts) | 52km (35-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
| Puerto Mogan (Harbour charm & canals) | 58km (40-minute drive) | Discounted package holidays |
There are plenty of UK airports, airlines and holiday providers flying directly to Gran Canaria.
First things first, we would usually recommend booking an ATOL protected package holiday to this destination.
Reason being, you’ll often get better value for money compared to booking a flight-only.
Besides, the final price can be bundled together into one simple booking and include your flights, hotel, full baggage allowance and transfers both ways.
And if it is a holiday you’re after, we’d recommend checking out these discounted TUI holidays to Gran Canaria.
We’ve curated this list in order of popular TUI resort areas that are closest to the airport first, whilst giving you a sense of what to expect in each one.
And we’ve made our road distance calculations using the handy directions feature on Google Maps, whilst estimated driving times will of course depend on potential drop-offs and traffic.
We hope you found this useful, and enjoy your holiday!