Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) → Maspalomas & Meloneras transfer
The private transfer from Gran Canaria Airport to Maspalomas and Meloneras covers 38 km and typically takes 28–35 minutes, usually around €45–60 for a car with up to three passengers and €60–80 for a minivan. The exact price appears before booking and does not change.
- From
- Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
- To
- Maspalomas & Meloneras
- Distance
- 38 km
- Typical drive
- 28–35 min
This is the area around the famous dunes, the lighthouse and the Meloneras promenade, where many of the island's larger resort hotels and villa complexes stand.
How long does it take to drive from LPA to Maspalomas?
Expect 28–35 minutes on a normal day. The car follows the GC-1 motorway south along the coast and leaves it beyond Playa del Inglés, then continues on local roads into Maspalomas or west towards Meloneras.
Hotels here are spread over a wide area, from those near the dunes and the lagoon to the larger properties along the coast at Meloneras, so the exact time depends on where you are staying.
Dunes, lighthouse and promenade
The Maspalomas dunes are a protected nature reserve of sand hills between Playa del Inglés and the lighthouse, with a small lagoon, La Charca, at their western edge. You can walk on marked paths, but cars stay outside the reserve.
The Maspalomas lighthouse marks the point where the coast turns west. From there a seafront promenade runs on to Meloneras, a newer and more upscale area with large hotels, restaurants, shops and a conference centre. Golf courses lie close by, which makes the area popular with golfers in winter.
Who stays where
- Near the dunes
- Hotels and bungalows around the lagoon and the golf course suit walkers and couples who want direct access to the dunes and beach.
- Meloneras
- Larger resort hotels on the promenade, popular for longer winter stays, golf breaks and travellers who like a calmer, more polished setting.
- Villa complexes
- Gated villa and bungalow complexes inland of the coast. Give the driver the complex name and any gate instructions you receive from your host.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Maspalomas from Gran Canaria Airport?
The transfer covers 38 km and typically takes 28–35 minutes. Most of the route is on the GC-1 motorway.
How much is a transfer to Meloneras?
A car for up to three passengers usually costs around €45–60 and a minivan around €60–80. You see the exact price before booking.
Can the driver drop us at the lighthouse or promenade?
The promenade itself is pedestrian, so drivers stop at the nearest road access or your hotel entrance. For hotels on the promenade, the drop-off is normally at the hotel's driveway on the street side.
When should I leave Meloneras for my return flight?
Allow the 28–35 minute drive plus check-in time. A pickup about 2 hours 45 minutes before a Schengen flight is a sensible rule, and about half an hour earlier for UK and other non-Schengen flights.
Is Maspalomas the same as Playa del Inglés?
They belong to the same municipality and are neighbours, but they are different areas. Playa del Inglés is busier, while Maspalomas and Meloneras are generally calmer.