Quick answer: Lanzarote gives you 20°C in January, four and a half hours from the UK, with the strangest landscape in the Canaries and resorts that stop at four storeys.
Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “Lanzarote from the UK”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/destinations/lanzarote/
Lanzarote is the Canary Island that looks like nowhere else: black lava fields, white villages, and vineyards grown in hollows behind stone walls. César Manrique spent his life making sure it stayed that way, which is why there is no high-rise strip.
We earn a commission from the partner · you pay the same price · no booking fee
When to go
- Best months: April to June and September to October — warm, quieter, cheaper
- Cheapest months: January and February, outside school holidays
- Avoid: August, when the island is at its busiest and the wind is at its weakest
What it costs
| Return flights from the UK | £60–£150 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range hotel, per night | £60–£100 |
| Car hire, per week | £80–£160 |
| Timanfaya park entry | £10 per adult |
Typical ranges from our partner searches, 2026-11-12. Treat them as bands: the season and the lead time move them.
Getting there
Direct flights from Stansted, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford and Belfast in about 4 hours 15 minutes. The airport sits between Arrecife and Puerto del Carmen, with the transfer under 20 minutes to either.
Flights to Lanzarote from the UK
7 UK airports have non-stop flights to Lanzarote, landing at Lanzarote (ACE). The full month-by-month fare bands are on the cheapest month page, and a two-night budget is on what a weekend costs.
| From | Flight time | Cheapest month | Returns from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 4h 35m | February | £50 |
| Bristol | 4h 15m | February | £50 |
| Edinburgh | 4h 35m | February | £50 |
| Glasgow | 4h 35m | February | £50 |
| London Gatwick | 4h 15m | February | £50 |
| London Stansted | 4h 15m | February | £50 |
| Manchester | 4h 35m | February | £50 |
Indicative return bands from our partner searches, city airport to arrival. The full month-by-month table is on each route page.
All 149 UK flight routes we cover
What to see
- Timanfaya National Park, where the ground is still hot a metre down
- Jameos del Agua and the Cueva de los Verdes, both designed by Manrique
- Papagayo beaches in the south, reached by a bumpy track or a water taxi
- Teguise, the old capital, on a Sunday morning market
Where to stay
Costa Teguise for families and calm, Puerto del Carmen for restaurants and nightlife, Playa Blanca for the best beach and a quieter base.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lanzarote warm enough in winter?
Yes. It averages 20–21°C in January and February. The sea is 19°C, and the wind makes the shade feel cooler than the number suggests.
Do I need a car in Lanzarote?
It helps. Buses run between the main resorts and Arrecife, but Timanfaya, Papagayo and the north are much easier with a car, and hire is cheap.
Is Lanzarote good for families?
Very. Short transfers, shallow beaches at Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise, and the water parks fill a cloudy day.
Also worth a look
- Tenerife: The one Canary Island that works all year.
- Faro & the Algarve: Cheap flights, big beaches, short transfers.
- Málaga: A city break with a beach at the end of the street.