Loading map...
FRA → LPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Gran Canaria Airport (Gran Canaria)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior coastal views of France and Spain, along with the iconic sight of Mount Teide on Tenerife during the final approach.
Search flights from FRA to LPA
Loire Valley
Glimpses of the winding Loire River and the famous châteaux of central France if the flight path is inland.
Bay of Biscay
The rugged coastline where France meets Spain, featuring the surf-beaten cliffs of the Basque Country.
Picos de Europa
Distinctive limestone mountain massifs visible in northern Spain near the Cantabrian coast.
Portuguese Coast
Distant views of the Atlantic shoreline and the mouth of the Tagus River near Lisbon.
Mount Teide
The star of the flight: Spain's highest peak on Tenerife rising through the cloud layer to the west.
Las Palmas
A bird's eye view of the capital city and its busy harbor as the aircraft banks for landing.
The right side is highly recommended for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. The highlight occurs in the final 20 minutes: keep your eyes peeled for Mount Teide on Tenerife, which is a massive landmark to the west. Seat yourself forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Las Palmas coastline during the standard approach from the north.
Book Hotels in Gran CanariaFrankfurt Skyline
Immediate views of the Main river and the cluster of skyscrapers known as Mainhattan during the initial climb.
Eastern Pyrenees
Dramatic views of the high mountain ridges and deep valleys as the flight crosses the border from France into Spain.
Meseta Central
The golden-red landscapes of the high Spanish plateau and the arid plains of the Extremadura region.
Fuerteventura
Aerial views of the desert-like northern tip and the turquoise waters surrounding the island of Los Lobos.
Gran Canaria East Coast
Close-up views of the volcanic shoreline and local salt pans during the final descent into LPA.
Choose the left side for afternoon departures to witness the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is also best for viewing the proximity of Fuerteventura during the arrival phase. Look out for the Pyrenees approximately 1.5 hours after takeoff. During winter, the contrast between the snow in Germany and the dry landscapes of Spain is most visible from these windows.
Get eSIMs for Germany
Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 3,185 km (1,979 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 45 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.