Taxi vs transfer at Lanzarote Airport

At Lanzarote Airport you can take a taxi from the rank, use a public bus, or pre-book a transfer. This page compares the taxi and the transfer.

The airport taxi

The airport advises taking a taxi from the rank in the terminal, avoiding drivers who offer rides from other areas, and asking for a bill in case of complaint. Taxis run on the meter at rates approved in the Official Gazette of the Canary Islands (no. 59, 24 March 2023). Fare 1, weekdays from 6:00 to 22:00: minimum charge EUR 3.85, EUR 1.35 per km. Fare 2, nights, Sundays and holidays: minimum charge EUR 4.25, EUR 1.55 per km. Supplements: EUR 2.10 for a service to or from the airport or port grounds, and EUR 0.60 for a radio taxi booking. A waiting-time charge of EUR 18.50 is also listed.

Because the fare is metered, the total depends on the route and the traffic. The airport page lists no flat fares to resorts.

The pre-booked transfer

The price is shown on this page for your route and confirmed at booking, so you know the amount before you travel. You can ask for a child seat or a larger vehicle when you book. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, the confirmation says where the driver meets you.

When each fits

A taxi fits a short run to Arrecife or Puerto del Carmen (about 7 km each), when you are happy to queue at the rank and pay by the meter.

A transfer fits a late arrival after the last bus, a family with children or a lot of luggage, a longer run such as Playa Blanca (about 23 km) or Haria (about 35 km), or any time you want the amount confirmed in advance.

The bus as a third option

Buses serve Arrecife on lines 22 and 23, and Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca on lines 161, 61 and 162. They suit light luggage and a destination close to a stop. Check times and fares on the airport page, since service ends earlier than many flights land.

A simple way to decide

Ask how far you are going, how much you carry and what time you land. If the answers are a short ride, light bags and a daytime flight, the bus or a taxi is enough. If any answer points the other way, a confirmed transfer removes the guesswork.

Sources (checked 2026-10-27)

• Taxi rank advice, taxi fares and supplements (approved in the Official Gazette of the Canary Islands no. 59, 24 March 2023): https://www.aena.es/en/cesar-manrique-lanzarote/getting-there/taxi.html
• Bus lines 22, 23, 61, 161 and 162 (routes, days, listed times, stops at T1 and T2): https://www.aena.es/en/cesar-manrique-lanzarote/getting-there/bus.html
• Airport information desks, tourist information telephone and meeting points (Terminal 1 arrivals hall): https://www.aena.es/en/cesar-manrique-lanzarote/airport-services/categories/information-and-meeting-points.html
• Approximate distances and driving times (route estimates, not measured live): AirportTransferPortal route database, checked 2026-10-27