La Palma Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
SPC
ICAO Code
GCLA
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

La Palma Airport serves the island of La Palma (Canary Islands) with a single passenger terminal handling domestic and inter-island services plus some seasonal connections. It is a small-to-medium regional airport with higher traffic in peak tourist months.

La Palma Airport
Elevation: 32 m
28.6265, -17.7556

Terminal Guide for La Palma Airport #

The airport uses a single passenger terminal building with separate check-in, security and arrivals levels; inter-island carriers operate from dedicated check-in counters within the same terminal. Facilities are compact and concentrated airside after security, so connections between flights occur within one building.

Getting to and From La Palma Airport #

Ground transport options are straightforward: taxis and buses connect the airport to Santa Cruz de La Palma and other island towns; driving the island takes longer due to terrain. Typical travel time to Santa Cruz de La Palma is about 15-25 minutes depending on traffic.

  • Bus: Local buses serve the airport on scheduled routes to Santa Cruz and other towns - frequency varies by season.
  • Taxis: Taxis are available outside arrivals; fares are meter-based or fixed to main towns.
  • Car hire: Several rental companies operate from or near the terminal; driving gives flexibility for island travel.
  • Driving: Roads on La Palma are steep and winding; expect longer drive times than flat distance suggests.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at La Palma Airport #

The terminal offers basic passenger facilities: a small selection of cafés and snack bars airside, limited shopping and tourist information. Wi‑Fi is commonly available but may be subject to time limits or require a pass; outlets and charging points are present in seating areas. There are no large airport lounges; accessibility services are available on request. Luggage storage and shower facilities are not typically provided in the terminal.

Hotels and Layovers at La Palma Airport #

Accommodation is concentrated in Santa Cruz de La Palma and other island towns rather than at the airport. Smaller guesthouses and hotels are within 10-20 minutes by car of the terminal. For overnight layovers book in advance during high season; day rooms are available at some town hotels.

Tips for La Palma Airport #

  • If arriving during summer, expect higher passenger numbers - allow extra time for baggage and ground-transport queues.
  • Buy a local SIM or top-up in Santa Cruz de La Palma rather than at the small airport where choices can be limited.
  • If you’re connecting to other Canary Islands, check the separate check-in counters for inter-island carriers; queues can form at peak times.

Weather & Climate near La Palma Airport #

Climate

La Palma Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in September) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
15° 20°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
15° 21°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
16° 21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

82 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 24°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and breezy conditions.

92 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 25°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

92 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 26°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

September

September is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

90 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 25°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 23°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
17° 22°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight