Lanzarote Airport (ACE)

Overview

One of the busiest airports in the Canary Islands, Lanzarote Airport is located just three miles (5km) southwest of Arrecife on the island of Lanzarote. Serving roughly 5.5 million passengers, most of the 46,000 flights to Lanzarote Airport each year are seasonal routes during the peak summer season as tourists from the UK and other European destinations flock to the popular resorts of the Canary Islands.

The facilities at Lanzarote Airport are small and can be crowded at peak times, especially on Thursdays in peak season when several UK flights arrive at the same time. The airport has two terminals: the newer Terminal 1 handles international flights, while the old Terminal 2 has been refurbished to accommodate domestic and inter-island flights.

Passengers will want to visit the Guacimeta Passenger Terminal, which has been converted into an aviation museum open Thursdays to Sundays from 10 to 2pm.

Location

The airport is located about three miles (5km) southwest of Arrecife.

Getting to the city

There is a public bus into Arrecife; the trip takes 10 minutes and costs about €1.40. Buses also run from the airport to Playa Honda, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca.

Time

GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Contacts

Tel: 902 404 704

Car rental

There are several car rental companies at the airport, including Avis, Auto Reisen, Cabrera Medina, Cicar, Goldcar, Hertz and Europcar, all located in the arrivals area.

Airport Taxis

There are metered taxis outside the arrivals hall at both terminals. Minimum charges are in effect.

Transfer between terminals

Terminal 1 (international flights) and Terminal 2 (local flights) are within walking distance of each other.

Facilities

Facilities at Lanzarote Airport include ATMs, police services, a first aid station, lost and found, as well as shops, restaurants and cafes.

Parking

Parking is available at Lanzarote Airport, at car parks outside each terminal.

Website

www.aena.es

Airlines

Flights to Lanzarote Airport are available via Aer Lingus, Air Berlin, Air Europa, Austrian Airlines, Condor, EasyJet, Edelweiss Air, Jetairfly, Jet2.com, Luxair, Monarch, Ryanair, Spanair, Thomas Cook, Thomson Airways, Transavia, TUKfly and Vueling.

Internet

Unlimited wifi services are available in the airport.

Business Lounges

There are business facilities including internet and telephone access in the The Guacimeta VIP Lounge, while copying and fax services are available in the lottery outlet in the main concourse.

Lanzarote Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.