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LPA

Gran Canaria Airport (Las Palmas)

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Where to start
Taxi

Gran Canaria's airport. Taxis and buses connect to Las Palmas city and southern resorts. Uber has very limited availability on the island.

Ride Options

Licensed Taxi

taxi

Most practical option for all destinations on Gran Canaria

AvailabilityAvailable 24/7 at the rank
Pickup NoteTaxi rank outside arrivals. Zone-based fares. South resorts approximately
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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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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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Gran Canaria — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Uber

rideshare

App-based ride option in Gran Canaria

AvailabilityAvailable in Gran Canaria
Pickup NoteRideshare pickup zone outside the terminal. Uber availability is more limited here than mainland Spain.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Cabify

rideshare

App-based alternative to licensed taxi in Gran Canaria

AvailabilityAvailable in Gran Canaria
Pickup NoteRequest your Cabify at the rideshare zone outside the terminal.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber has very limited availability in Gran Canaria. Taxis are the primary option.

Taxi

Licensed taxis at the rank outside arrivals. Zone-based fares.

Shuttle

Resort transfer coaches to Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, Puerto Rico, and other south coast resorts.

Transit

Global Buses run to Las Palmas city centre and main bus station.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Global bus 60 connects LPA to Las Palmas centre (Santa Catalina) every 20-30 min, in ~35 min.
  • Global bus 66 connects LPA to Maspalomas / Playa del Inglés (south coast).
  • Uber and Cabify work at LPA — pickup at the designated zone outside arrivals.
  • Surge spikes during major Las Palmas Carnival (Feb-Mar) — pre-book.
  • Spain: Uber and Cabify both operate in major cities at LPA — Cabify is often more affordable for fixed-rate quotes.