Gran Canaria Airport transfer
This page covers private transfers from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to the resorts on the island's sunny south coast, booked online or in a WhatsApp chat with the total price agreed before you book. A local transfer company meets you in the arrivals area with a name sign and drives you directly to your hotel, apartment or bungalow, with no shared shuttle and no stops along the way.
- Airport code
- LPA
- City
- Gran Canaria
- Route guides
- 3
The main southern resorts are roughly 22 to 48 minutes from the terminal, most of it on the GC-1 motorway, so a private car is an easy start to a winter-sun break.
Transfers from this airport
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport
Gran Canaria Airport lies at Gando on the island's east coast, roughly halfway between the capital, Las Palmas, and the southern resorts. Most holiday transfers head south from here along the coast.
After baggage reclaim (and passport control on flights from outside the Schengen area, such as the UK) you walk out into the arrivals area, where your driver waits with a name sign. The local provider confirms the exact meeting point with you by phone or WhatsApp before or on arrival, so keep your phone switched on after landing.
Share your flight number when booking. The driver can follow your real arrival time, and the agreed price does not change if the flight is late or the motorway is busy.
How far are the southern resorts from Gran Canaria Airport?
- Playa del Inglés
- 30 km, typically 22–28 minutes. A large, lively resort of high-rise hotels and bungalow complexes next to the dunes. Usually around €40–55 by car.
- Maspalomas & Meloneras
- 38 km, typically 28–35 minutes. The dunes nature reserve, the lighthouse and an upscale seafront promenade lined with larger hotels. Usually around €45–60 by car.
- Puerto Rico
- 49 km, typically 35–44 minutes. A sheltered beach bay with apartments climbing the hillsides, popular with families. Usually around €55–70 by car.
- Puerto de Mogán
- 54 km, typically 38–48 minutes. A small harbour village with canals and low white houses, quieter than the bigger resorts. Usually around €60–75 by car.
Car or minivan: choosing the right vehicle
A standard car suits one to three passengers with normal suitcases. Families and groups of up to about seven people usually take a minivan, which typically costs around €15–20 more than a car on the same route. Larger vehicles can be requested for bigger groups.
Child seats can be requested when booking. Gran Canaria is also a destination for golfers, cyclists, divers and windsurfers, so declare golf bags, bike boxes, surfboards or diving gear in advance. The provider then sends a vehicle with enough room.
All prices on this page are indicative. The exact price for your date, vehicle and luggage is shown before you book.
Winter sun season in the south of Gran Canaria
The south of the island is drier and sunnier than the north, which is why most holiday hotels are concentrated between Playa del Inglés and Puerto de Mogán. The main season runs from October to April, when travellers from Scandinavia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands come for mild winter weather.
Christmas, New Year and the February and Easter school holidays are especially busy. Booking your transfer early in these weeks gives you a better choice of vehicles, particularly minivans.
How the transfer works
Book
Choose your resort and vehicle on hoteltaxi.com or in a WhatsApp chat and see the total price before you confirm.
Share your details
Add your flight number, the number of passengers and any child seats or sports equipment.
Meet your driver
After collecting your luggage, meet the driver with your name sign in arrivals, as agreed with the local provider.
Drive south
Ride privately along the GC-1 to your accommodation, without stops at other hotels.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Gran Canaria Airport to the south of the island?
Playa del Inglés is typically 22–28 minutes away and Maspalomas and Meloneras 28–35 minutes. Puerto Rico takes about 35–44 minutes and Puerto de Mogán about 38–48 minutes.
How much does a private transfer from LPA cost?
Typical prices for a car range from around €40–55 to Playa del Inglés to around €60–75 to Puerto de Mogán. A minivan usually costs around €15–20 more. The exact price is shown before booking and does not change on the day.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
If you share your flight number, the driver can follow your actual arrival time. The agreed price stays the same when a flight is late.
Is the transfer shared with other passengers?
No. The vehicle is booked only for you and your group, and it drives straight to your accommodation without stopping at other hotels.
Can I bring a bike or golf bags?
Yes, as long as you declare them when booking. The local provider then plans a vehicle with enough space for your equipment.