Cheap flights from London Stansted to Lanzarote
Updated 2026-06-22
2796 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 54m with 5 airlines operating direct service from London Stansted (STN) 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 Stansted
Stansted is built around Ryanair, with over 200 routes and the airport's single Norman Foster terminal optimised for fast turnarounds. The Stansted Express runs to Liverpool Street in 47 minutes; the airport sits 34 miles northeast of central London. Fares from Stansted are typically the cheapest of the London airports, especially on Eastern European, Italian and Iberian routes — the trade-off is fewer full-service options and a longer ground transfer at both ends.
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 STN to ACE?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Ryanair | FR | 3h 54m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 3h 54m | Economy |
| Wizz Air | W6 | 3h 54m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 3h 54m | Economy |
| Pegasus Airlines | PC | 3h 54m | Economy |
5 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 Stansted (STN) to Lanzarote (ACE) take approximately 3h 54m for the 2796 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.
5 carriers operate direct service from London Stansted (STN) to Lanzarote (ACE): Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Jet2.com and Pegasus Airlines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Ryanair 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.