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Gran Canaria Airport (Las Palmas)

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Where to start
Global bus from the Departures level, or a taxi from the arrivals exit

Gran Canaria Airport sits between Las Palmas and the southern resorts, so your direction of travel decides your best option. The taxi rank is right at the exit of the arrivals floor. The bus stop is not: leave baggage reclaim, go up one floor by escalator or lift to the Departures level and cross the outdoor walkway. Global runs route 60 to the capital, 66 to Faro de Maspalomas, and 90 and 91 to southern and south-western areas.

Ride Options

Global Airport Bus

transit

Island bus routes to the capital and the resorts

AvailabilityStops on the Departures level, one floor above arrivals
Pickup NoteGo up one floor to Departures and cross the outdoor walkway. Route 60 serves the capital; 66, 90 and 91 serve the south.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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Official Taxi

taxi

Taxi from the arrivals exit, no app needed

AvailabilityRank at the exit of the arrivals floor
Pickup NoteFollow the taxi signs at the arrivals exit.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer with an arrivals meet and greet

AvailabilityAvailable at Gran Canaria Airport — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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Resort Transfer Coach

shuttle

Budget transfer to southern resort areas

AvailabilityPre-booking recommended; multiple operators
Pickup NoteTransfer bus stops outside arrivals. Pre-book online for southern resorts.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

No app-based ride service is verified at LPA.

Taxi

The official taxi rank is at the exit of the arrivals floor.

Shuttle

Many hotels and tour operators arrange transfers in advance.

Transit

Global runs the airport buses from the Departures level, one floor above arrivals. Route 60 serves the capital, route 66 Faro de Maspalomas, and routes 90 and 91 southern and south-western areas. A night service also connects the airport with the capital and the south; check Global for current times.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked transfer drivers meet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • The taxi rank is right at the exit of the arrivals floor.
  • Global bus stops are on the Departures level, one floor up, across the outdoor walkway.
  • Route 60 runs to the capital, serving San Telmo station and the Santa Catalina interchange.
  • Route 66 serves Faro de Maspalomas; routes 90 and 91 add southern and south-western connections.
  • Tickets can be bought on the bus or at the machine by the stop.

Tarmyq local tip

Heading for the bus? Don't look for it outside arrivals. Go up one floor to Departures and cross the outdoor walkway; the stop and ticket machine are there.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the bus stop at Gran Canaria Airport?

On the Departures level, one floor above arrivals. Go up by escalator or lift and cross the outdoor walkway.

Which bus goes to Las Palmas?

Global route 60 runs to the capital, serving San Telmo station and the Santa Catalina interchange.

Which bus goes to Maspalomas?

Route 66 runs to Faro de Maspalomas. Routes 90 and 91 add other southern connections.

Where are the taxis?

The official rank is right at the exit of the arrivals floor.