Taxi from Lanzarote airport to Puerto del Carmen

Puerto del Carmen is one of the settlements closest to the airport, in the municipality of Tías: you reach it by leaving the enclosure and taking the south road, without crossing the island. It is a short transfer, but it is handled like all the rest: queue at the rank, meter running and a clear address for the accommodation.

Route details

Origin: Aeropuerto César Manrique-Lanzarote
Destination: Puerto del Carmen
Duration: 15 min
Distance: 9 km
Indicative price: €25

Updated on 2026-09-30

Operator prices published without the Canary Islands indirect tax or the Sunday and holiday increase that some operators apply. The meter is the only binding figure.

Indicative distances and times: island traffic changes them at any hour.

Map of Lanzarote

A short, direct transfer

The car leaves the airport enclosure and takes the road south; the first built-up place you come to is Puerto del Carmen. There are no changes and no stops planned, and the journey is made almost entirely on a dual carriageway. Even so, the airport supplement applies because the origin is within the enclosure, just as on a long transfer.

What to have ready

Give the full name of the accommodation: Puerto del Carmen has the village, the main avenue and several complexes spread along the coast, and half a name means having to ask on arrival. Also be clear about how many cases you have and whether you will be paying by card. If your flight has changed, give the flight number: it helps the driver match the journey to your arrival.

There is no need to book

The airport rank queue covers this journey comfortably by day. Giving notice only makes sense if you arrive in the small hours, if you are a group that will not fit in an ordinary vehicle or if you are travelling with bulky equipment. In those cases the notice goes to the Tías dispatch, which covers this settlement.

Other ways of getting there

The coastal bus covers this stretch at a reasonable frequency and is the cheaper alternative, although it takes longer and you have to handle the luggage. Car hire is usually collected at the airport, so if you already have it booked, that is the option. On foot is not realistic: you have to allow for the cases and the heat along the coast.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to reach Puerto del Carmen?

It is among the briefest transfers from the terminal and never leaves the south road. The indicative distance and the estimated time appear on this route's page with the date they were checked; the real ones depend on the traffic at the time.

Does the taxi take me to the hotel door?

Yes, the drop-off is at the door of the address you give. If the accommodation has several entrances or sits inside a development, give the exact reference when you get in to avoid circling on arrival.

How do I order the taxi back from Puerto del Carmen?

The Tías dispatch covers the settlement, for rank pick-ups as well as call-outs. This portal is informational: it confirms no places and takes no payments, and the arrangement is closed directly with the operator.