Cheap flights from London Gatwick to Lanzarote
Updated 2026-06-21
2710 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 47m with 7 airlines operating direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Lanzarote (ACE). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from London Gatwick
Gatwick is London's leisure-leaning airport — the home of British Airways' short-haul leisure operation, easyJet's largest UK base and a long lineup of TUI and Norwegian holiday flights. South and central London passengers reach it via the Gatwick Express or Thameslink. The mix is broader than Heathrow on European leisure routes, often cheaper, and you'll see the same destination served three or four times a day across competing airlines — useful when one carrier delays.
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 LGW to ACE?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| easyJet | U2 | 3h 47m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 3h 47m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 3h 47m | Economy |
| Vueling | VY | 3h 47m | Economy |
| Wizz Air | W6 | 3h 47m | Economy |
| Norwegian | DY | 3h 47m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 3h 47m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
London to Lanzarote FAQs
Direct flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Lanzarote (ACE) take approximately 3h 47m for the 2710 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.
7 carriers operate direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Lanzarote (ACE): easyJet, British Airways, TUI Airways, Vueling, Wizz Air and 2 more. 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.