César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport transfer
This page covers private transfers from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to hotels, apartments and villas across the island, booked online or in a WhatsApp chat with the total price agreed in advance. A local transfer company meets you in the arrivals area with a name sign and drives you straight to your accommodation, with no shared shuttle and no stops at other hotels.
- Airport code
- ACE
- City
- Lanzarote
- Route guides
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Lanzarote is a compact island, so transfers are short: the main resorts are roughly 15 to 45 minutes from the terminal. That makes a private ride a simple way to start a winter-sun holiday, especially with children, plenty of luggage or sports equipment.
Transfers from this airport
Arriving at Lanzarote Airport
Lanzarote Airport, named after the artist and architect César Manrique, lies on the east coast between Playa Honda and the island's capital, Arrecife. The terminal is close to the sea, and the main resort areas spread out on either side of it along the southern and eastern coasts.
After baggage reclaim (and passport control, where it applies to your flight) you walk out into the arrivals hall. Your driver waits there 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 when you land.
Share your flight number when booking. The driver can then follow your actual arrival time, and the agreed price stays the same if the flight is delayed or the roads are busy.
Transfer times from Lanzarote Airport to the main resorts
- Puerto del Carmen
- 11 km, typically 13–17 minutes. The island's largest resort, with hotels along a long beachfront promenade and an old fishing harbour at its western end. Usually around €25–35 by car.
- Costa Teguise
- 16 km, typically 19–24 minutes, skirting Arrecife on the ring road. A resort on the north-east coast with sheltered beaches, windsurfing and its own golf course. Usually around €30–40 by car.
- Playa Blanca
- 32 km, typically 35–44 minutes along the LZ-2 to the island's southern tip. Marina Rubicón, the Papagayo beaches and ferries to Fuerteventura. Usually around €45–60 by car.
- Other addresses on the island
- Villas, rural houses and smaller villages elsewhere on Lanzarote can be requested too. The exact price for your address is shown before you book.
Which vehicle do you need?
A standard car suits up to three passengers with normal suitcases. Families and groups of up to about seven usually travel in a minivan, which also has room for pushchairs and extra bags. Larger vehicles for bigger groups can be arranged on request.
In winter Lanzarote attracts many cyclists and triathletes, as well as golfers, divers and windsurfers. Bike boxes, golf bags, boards and diving gear take far more space than a suitcase, so declare them when booking and the right vehicle is sent. Child seats can also be requested when you book; give the children's ages so the correct seats are fitted.
Lanzarote's winter-sun season
The main season runs from October to April, when the island stays mild while much of northern Europe is cold. Most visitors fly in from the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands and France, and arrivals are busiest around Christmas and New Year, the February school holidays and Easter.
Lanzarote is dry and often breezy, with a landscape shaped by volcanic eruptions in the 18th and 19th centuries. Low whitewashed buildings, a legacy of César Manrique's influence on local planning, set the tone in the resorts. On busy changeover days, a pre-booked transfer means you walk from the arrivals hall straight to your car instead of joining a taxi queue.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lanzarote Airport from the main resorts?
Puerto del Carmen is 11 km away (typically 13–17 minutes), Costa Teguise 16 km (19–24 minutes) and Playa Blanca 32 km (35–44 minutes).
How much does a private transfer from Lanzarote Airport cost?
As an indication, a car for up to three people usually costs around €25–35 to Puerto del Carmen, €30–40 to Costa Teguise and €45–60 to Playa Blanca. A minivan for up to about seven is usually around €35–50, €40–55 and €60–80 respectively. The exact price is shown before you book and does not change.
What happens if my flight to Lanzarote is delayed?
Add your flight number when booking so the driver can follow your real arrival time. The agreed price stays the same, and the local provider stays in touch with you by phone or WhatsApp.
Can I bring a bike box, golf bag or diving equipment?
Yes. Declare the equipment and the number of items when booking. The provider then sends a vehicle with enough space, often a minivan.
Where do I meet my driver at Lanzarote Airport?
The driver waits in the arrivals area with a name sign. The local provider confirms the exact meeting point with you by phone or WhatsApp before or on arrival.
Is the transfer shared with other passengers?
No. The vehicle is booked only for you and your group and goes directly to your address, without stops at other hotels.