Flights to Lanzarote

A Canary Island paradise 

Lanzarote is the most easterly of the Canary Islands and is closest to Africa. It has beautiful beaches and volcanic landscapes. The National Park, Timanfaya, is of volcanic origin.

Best times to go to Lanzarote

Known as the island of eternal Spring, Lanzarote has an annual average temperature of 22°. It can be windy in July but generally the climate is mild and dry. Visit at holiday and festival time to experience the local culture. Carnival is in February with processions and festivities. In late August for two weeks the island hosts the Fiesta de San Gines in honour of the island's patron saint with fireworks, music and workshops.

Pre-travel Lanzarote information

Lanzarote time Zone is the same as the UK. Hire a car and discover the island's remote areas and unspoilt villages. Visitors are advised to park in the municipal car park in Arrecife as parking in the centre is limited and that streets are narrow. Enjoy local foods, try mojo and papas arrugadas, potatoes and a tasty sauce. This is usually eaten with fish. Food and drink is generally cheaper than in Britain and eating out can be cheaper than in London. For good value at lunchtime, try the set menu which costs about EUR10 upwards. The Duty Free status means cigarettes, alcohol and perfume are cheaper than in the UK.

Island accommodation and transport

Lanzarote Airport, also called Arrecife Airport, serves the island of Lanzarote. The airport is located in San Bartolomé, Las Palmas. Buses 22 and 23 connect the airport and Arrecife Bus station with a  single fare costing roughly EUR1, the journey time is about 20 minutes. A taxi from the airport to central Arrecife costs around EUR 6. Bus 61 goes from the airport to Puerto del Carmen and costs about  EUR1.35. The bus to Playa Blanca resort costs about EUR3.15. Most hotels are in resorts such as Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise. The hotel in Arrecife costs about EUR 25 per person per night. There is budget accommodation at about EUR 22 per person per night. Public transport is relatively cheap on the island, buses here are known as 'guaguas'. There are often free buses to attractions and resorts. Taxis are also good value, and it is not customary to tip but rather to round up the fare. 

Airport Lanzarote Arrecife ACE

Lanzarote airport orArrecife Airport, is near the town of the same name on the Canary Island of Lanzarote. By traffic volume, it is one of the 10 major airports in Spain, due to the fact that it is served almost daily by cheap flights from European airports to Lanzarote. Due to the mild climate and year-round excellent weather on the Canaries, there is virtually no off peak season. Almost 70% of the sun-seeking Europeans come from Germany and Britain. Popular cheap flights to Lanzarote from London, Belfast, and Manchester are operated by Aer Lingus, Easyjet, Ryanair and Thomas Cook. Many tourists heading for the beach resorts on the island of Lanzarote will already have a package deal which includes flight and accommodation and will be staying at hotels in Playa Blanca for example.

The very busy Lanzarote airport is administered by AENA, who are also responsible for monitoring Spanish airspace. There are two terminals at the airport: Terminal 1 is used for international and domestic flights with a departures area on the first floor of the building. The second terminal, T2 is used for flights within the Canary islands and has 5 boarding gates.

• URL: Official website
• Parking: Yes, paid short stay and long stay parking; the first 30 minutes are free. P1 is at Terminal T1, car park P2 is at Terminal T2.
• Directions by car: From Arrecife on the LZ-2 direction Tias / Yaiza, and after about 3 miles follow the signs.
• Stations: Line 22 operated by Arrecifebus.

Location

Car: The airport is about 3 miles (5 km) west of the island’s capital, behind Honda and Playa directly on the LZ-2. Motorists coming from Arrecife should take the LZ-2 towards Tias / Yaiza and after a few miles follow the signs to the airport.

Bus: Arrecifebus run the bus number 22 that serves the airport via Playa Honda to Arrecife on a daily basis. For exact departure times, please enquire at the airport or on the website Arrecifebus.com. Bus number 23 goes from the airport to the centre of Arrecife. Bus stops are situated next to the arrivals halls of Terminal 1 and 2.

Taxis: ranks are adjacent to the arrivals T1 and T2.

Car hire: many tourists arriving at the airport will want to hire a car with which to explore the island. There are a number of international and local car hire companies with desks at the airport, these include Avis, Europcar and the local companies Cicar and Cabrera Medina. Desks are situated on the ground floor of Terminal 1 as well as Terminal 2. Follow the signs 'Alquiler de coches'.