Taxi from Lanzarote airport to Tinajo

Tinajo is in the west of Lanzarote's interior, between volcanic ground, tracks and surfing beaches. The journey from the airport leaves the coast and enters the municipality, and what shapes this transfer most is not the distance: it is the gear you are carrying.

Route details

Origin: Aeropuerto César Manrique-Lanzarote
Destination: Tinajo
Duration: 29 min
Distance: 20 km
Indicative price: €35

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

From the airport to the western interior

The car takes the south road and then turns inland into the municipality of Tinajo, leaving open country and lava ground to one side. It is not a continuous coastal journey: you need to say clearly whether the destination is the village, a rural house nearby or one of the settlements by the sea, because the addresses in the west are scattered.

If you are carrying surf gear

Boards do not fit in just any vehicle: a long board needs a roomy boot or a prepared car, and several together will not go into a normal saloon. Ask when you call, not when the car arrives, saying how many there are and what size. The same goes for bicycles or diving equipment. A notice given badly ends with the gear on the front seat and an uncomfortable journey.

Give notice, especially in the small hours

Flights landing in the small hours are common among people coming to surf, and at those hours the western fleet is scarce. Tell the Tinajo dispatch before you land and confirm the service in the morning. On event weekends or in winter, demand rises and advance notice counts for more than ever. This portal handles no bookings.

Other options

The coastal bus runs along the main road and leaves a stretch to the accommodation: it works if you travel light, but it does not solve bulky gear. Among surfers the usual choice is car hire, often with room for the boards. For arriving from the terminal with luggage, the taxi at the rank remains the most comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take surfboards in the taxi?

Yes, so long as the vehicle has room. Ask when you call, saying how many boards and what size, so that a suitable car is sent. If you turn up at the rank with several boards without warning, they may not fit and you may have to wait for the next vehicle.

Are there taxi ranks in Tinajo?

There are signposted ranks in the municipality, but in the small settlements traffic through them is thin. If you need a particular pick-up, call the Tinajo dispatch rather than wait on the road.

Will it take me to the beaches of the west?

It will take you to the point you name, but several beaches on this coast lie away from the main road with no direct vehicle access. Ask in advance about the last stretch: sometimes you have to walk with the gear, and it is worth knowing that with your case in your hand.

Who confirms the vehicle in Tinajo?

The dispatch of the municipality, directly. Lanzarote.taxi is informational: it sells no seats, confirms no times and has no agreement with any taxi operator on the island.