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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Gran Canaria (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £234 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £234, while a flight costs an average of £234.
Distance: 1762 km
Most popular Flight | Driving |
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£234 Average Price Cheapest | £88 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 36h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Gran Canaria (Island), with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 32h 50m sooner (3h 47m by flight vs 36h 37m by car). Tickets start at around £234 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Gran Canaria (Island) from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Gran Canaria (Island) is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by ferry from Gran Canaria (Island) are Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Morro Jable. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Gran Canaria (Island) on Omio.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is Tenerife’s capital, known for its harbour, broad avenues and famous Carnival. Modern landmarks such as the Auditorio de Tenerife sit alongside museums, plazas and a relaxed Atlantic feel.
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