The following information on the Gran Canaria Airport and on the low cost airline companies flying to Gran Canaria and to the other 6 islands of the archipelago might prove to be useful for people traveling on a budget.
From the Airport servicing Las Palmas, the capital city of Gran Canaria, and the other resorts on the islands, tourists can easily get around by car or by bus and explore every corner on the island of Gran Canaria. The Global Bus Company provides permanent connections to Las Palmas and to the southern resorts of Maspalomas, San Agustin, Playa del Ingles, Meloneras, Puerto Rico, Puerto de Mogan, etc.
Here is a list of the low cost airline companies flying to the island: