Bristol to Lanzarote
2654 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 43m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Bristol (BRS) to Lanzarote (ACE). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £133 return), with peak prices in August (around £330). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Bristol
Bristol Airport is the South West's main hub and one of the easyJet network's important UK bases, alongside Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI. The airport sits 8 miles south of Bristol with Flyer A1 bus service to the city centre. Most routes are short-haul European leisure — Spain, Greek islands, Portugal and Italy lead the schedule, with KLM and Aer Lingus adding hub connections to Amsterdam and Dublin for onward long-haul.
Arriving in Lanzarote
Lanzarote (Arrecife) Airport is 5 km west of Arrecife. Year-round volcanic island climate keeps demand steady, with peak demand in February half-term and at Christmas–New Year. UK budget carriers and TUI/Jet2 charter capacity dominate. October–early December is typically the best value window before pre-Christmas prices kick in.
Who flies BRS to ACE?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| easyJet | U2 | 3h 43m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 3h 43m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 3h 43m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 3h 43m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 3h 43m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly BRS→ACE
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Bristol to Lanzarote FAQs
Direct flights from Bristol (BRS) to Lanzarote (ACE) take approximately 3h 43m for the 2654 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £101. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
5 carriers operate direct service from Bristol (BRS) to Lanzarote (ACE): easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2.com, TUI Airways and KLM. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — easyJet typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Spain (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain before booking.
Lanzarote (ACE) is the primary international airport for Lanzarote. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.