Beach · Canary Islands · Volcanic. Compare cheap flights to Lanzarote from UK airports — flight time 4h 18m from London.
Lanzarote is a medium-haul destination from the UK — around 4h 18m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic short break. Travellers come for the beaches, Canary Islands and volcanic landscapes. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including Bristol, Manchester and Liverpool — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for All year. Recent return fares start around £22 from Bristol. On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and Spanish the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. 6–10 weeks ahead is when medium-haul fares typically stabilise; last-minute bookings can run two to three times the advance fare.
| Departure | Return from | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol (BRS) | £22 | £22 | Compare fares → |
| Manchester (MAN) | £28 | £28 | Compare fares → |
| Liverpool (LPL) | £29 | £29 | Compare fares → |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £41 | £47 | Compare fares → |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £53 | £53 | Compare fares → |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £59 | £59 | Compare fares → |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £69 | £69 | Compare fares → |
| East Midlands (EMA) | £84 | £84 | Compare fares → |
| London Luton (LTN) | £100 | £100 | Compare fares → |
| London Stansted (STN) | £107 | £107 | Compare fares → |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £115 | £115 | Compare fares → |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £115 | £115 | Compare fares → |
Return fares are the lowest and average seen in recent Travelpayouts searches, updated 2026-09-05. Exact prices vary by date — each route page carries the live comparison.
Direct answer. Return flights to Lanzarote start at around £22, the lowest recent fare on the Bristol–Lanzarote route. Across the 12 UK departures with current fare data, average returns run £22–£115.
These figures come from recent Travelpayouts search data, not estimates. The spread between departure airports matters: the same week can price very differently from Bristol, Manchester and Liverpool, so it pays to compare more than one departure.
Key fact: The cheapest recent return to Lanzarote we track is £22 from Bristol.
Direct answer. CompareFlights tracks 12 UK departures for Lanzarote: Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, East Midlands, London Luton, London Stansted, London Gatwick and London Heathrow. Each has its own fare page with the live comparison.
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Key fact: Bristol is currently the cheapest tracked UK departure for Lanzarote, with returns from £22.
Direct answer. Book 6–10 weeks ahead, and aim for All year if you want Lanzarote at its best — that window balances weather and crowds rather than chasing a mythical cheapest day.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Euro (EUR); Spanish is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Lanzarote: All year. Flight time from London: about 4h 18m.
Direct flights from London to Lanzarote take approximately 4h 18m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights tracks 12 UK departures for Lanzarote: Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, East Midlands, London Luton, London Stansted, London Gatwick and London Heathrow. Each departure has its own fare-comparison page with current prices.
Recent return fares to Lanzarote start around £22 from Bristol, based on Travelpayouts search data. Anything at £26 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
The best months to visit Lanzarote are All year, when conditions are most comfortable for sightseeing and weather is settled.
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Lanzarote accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Spanish. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
