
If you're after an escape in the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is a great family holiday destination. With its lively resorts, both black sand beaches and golden sand, and quieter hotels, it's an ideal location no matter your preference in 2025/2026. Lanzarote holidays can be budget friendly, the perfect winter escape and as active or relaxing as you'd like.
Whilst Arrecife is the main town, port and airport, head out to one of the many popular resorts around the island to make the most of your holiday. Whether you're after the busy town of Puerto del Carmen, the much quieter north coast of Lanzarote, or somewhere inbetween like Costa Teguise.




Being such a popular destination in both summer and winter, Lanzarote's year round sunshine attracts tourists and airlines in all months. From the UK you'll find direct flights from all large airports including Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow, as well as more local airports such as Cardiff and Leeds Bradford in the popular summer months. Airlines include all the big players like Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways, while ABTA and ATOL protected tour operators like TUI and Jet2holidays package up flights and hotels to offer the perfect year round Lanzarote holiday.
Shared airport transfers by caoch are a great idea, and can be added to the cost of your holiday if it's not already included. Taxis are also available outside the terminal building, although will cost more, or you can also book a private car transfer separately to and from Arrecife airport. The price you pay will depend on where you are travelling and whether you book in advance or pay for your journey on arrival.
If you're hoping to get out and explore, hiring a car gives you the freedom and flexibility to do so at your own pace, whether you want to head up and find a quiet beach in the north, or drive to the water park. Booking ahead will secure you the best deals, with popular car hire companies in Lanzarote including Autoreisen, Cicar and TopCar.
If you're on a budget break, Lanzarote buses can be an option, with public bus services running from Lanzarote airport to Puerto del Carmen, Puerto Calero, Playa Blanca and Arrecife. There is no direct bus from the airport to Costa Teguise, so you'll need to change in Arrecife. Saturday and Sunday services are less frequent, so bear that in mind if you're flying on a weekend.