# ACE — César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport > Machine-readable reference for ACE. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ace HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ace Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ace.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACE.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-11T10:48:45.13+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport - IATA: ACE - ICAO: GCRR - City: San Bartolomé - Country: ES (ES) - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary - Distance from city: 5 km (3.1 mi) southwest of Arrecife - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 7,350,451 - Official website: https://www.aena.es/en/cesar-manrique-lanzarote.html ## Overview Welcome César Manrique–Lanzarote Airport (ACE) stands out with its distinctively relaxed, almost beach-town vibe. Located just 5 km southwest of Arrecife, this airport is compact and primarily serves the sun-seeking holiday crowd from the UK and Germany, operating more like a charter hub with most of its facilities imbued with the artistic essence of César Manrique. Surrounded by a picturesque backdrop, the airport offers visitors the unique juxtaposition of an aviation museum and scenic views of surfers from its runway approaches. It's not just a transport stop, but a microcosm of island life. At a glance Handling approximately 7.35 million passengers annually, this modest yet functional airport operates with a single runway and two terminals: T1 and T2. It's a short hop of 3.1 miles (5 km) from Arrecife, making transportation straightforward and inexpensive. Buses, taxis, and car rentals provide ample options for reaching various parts of the island, whether you're heading into the local city or out to the more distant beaches and resorts. Terminals & layout Terminal T1, the larger of the two, features 17 gates and accommodates major carriers like Air Europa, Iberia, and Vueling.… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal T1** — 17 gates · airlines: Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling, Ryanair, Jet2.com URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/terminals/t1 - **Terminal T2** — airlines: Binter Canarias, Armas URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/terminals/t2 ## Dining (9) - **Burger King** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/restaurants/burger-king-t1 - **Cafe Terraza** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/restaurants/cafe-terraza-t1 - **Cafetería Medas** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/restaurants/cafeteria-medas-t1 - **Caffriccio** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/restaurants/caffriccio-t1 - **Cerveza Reina Bar** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/restaurants/cerveza-reina-bar-t1 - **Food Garden** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/restaurants/food-garden-t1 - **La Tropical** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/restaurants/la-tropical-t1 - **Pans and Company** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/restaurants/pans-and-company-t1 - **Upper Crust** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/restaurants/upper-crust-t1 ## Lounges (1) - **Sala VIP Guacimeta** — T1 · access: Terminal 1 · day pass: €44.60 · .before.departure URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/lounges/sala-vip-guacimeta-t1 ## Shops (15) - **Aldeasa Duty Free** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/aldeasa-duty-free-t1 - **Ale-Hop** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/ale-hop-t1 - **Canariensis Duty Free** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/canariensis-duty-free-t1 - **Canary Store** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/canary-store-t1 - **Claire's** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/claire-s-t1 - **Desigual** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/desigual-t1 - **Divers** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/divers-t1 - **Hudson News** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/hudson-news-t1 - **Intimmis** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/intimmis-t1 - **La Casa de los Volcanes** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/la-casa-de-los-volcanes-t1 - **Parfois** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/parfois-t1 - **Pure Natural** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/pure-natural-t1 - **Relay** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/relay-t1 - **Sunglass Hut** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/sunglass-hut-t1 - **The Ocean Company** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/shops/the-ocean-company-t1 ## Parking (5) - **Motorbike Parking** — Motorcycle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/parking/motorbike-parking - **P1 General Car Park** — Short and medium stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/parking/p1-general-car-park - **P2 Long Stay Car Park** — Long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/parking/p2-long-stay-car-park - **Parking Express** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/parking/parking-express - **VIP Parking** — Premium covered URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/parking/vip-parking ## Ground transport (8) - **Airport Taxi Rank** — Taxi · ≈10 min to Puerto del Carmen · 15-20 min to Costa Teguise · ≈30 min to Playa Blanca · ≈€12-18 to Puerto del Carmen · ≈€20-25 to Costa Teguise · ≈€40-50 to Playa Blanca · On demand during airport operating hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/transport/airport-taxi-rank - **Bus Line 161** — Bus · 25-30 min to Puerto del Carmen · 70-90 min to Playa Blanca · ≈€3-4 to Puerto del Carmen, ≈€4-5 to Playa Blanca · About every 30-60 min · roughly 06:00–22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/transport/bus-line-161 - **Bus Line 22** — Bus · 10-20 min · €1.40-1.60 · Every 20-30 min · weekdays only, roughly 07:00–22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/transport/bus-line-22 - **Bus Line 23** — Bus · 15-20 min · €1.40-1.60 · Every 30-40 min · mainly weekends/holidays URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/transport/bus-line-23 - **Bus Line 261** — Bus · 60-80 min Arrecife–Playa Blanca (plus 10-20 min airport–Arrecife connection if used from ACE) · ≈€4-5 Arrecife–Playa Blanca · Roughly every 60-90 min · daytime only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/transport/bus-line-261 - **Hotel Shuttle Minibuses** — Bus · Typically 10-15 min to Puerto del Carmen · 20-25 min to Costa Teguise · 35-45 min to Playa Blanca depending on stops · Often free or bundled; otherwise similar to shared shuttle pricing when charged · By reservation only, timed to individual guest flights URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/transport/hotel-shuttle-minibuses - **Resort Shuttle Coaches** — Bus · ≈45-60 min to Puerto del Carmen · up to 90 min to Playa Blanca with multiple stops · ≈€7-15 per person each way depending on resort and provider · Timed to major charter/holiday flight arrivals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/transport/resort-shuttle-coaches - **Rideshare Taxis** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ace/transport/rideshare-taxis ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Binter inter-island flights operate from Terminal 2. Allow extra time for security as there's no airside connection between T1 and T2. - _Money_: Local car hire companies like Cicar and Cabrera Medina offer more competitive prices and straightforward policies than big brands. - _Avoid_: No luggage storage at ACE, so pack light if exploring Arrecife during a long layover. - _Local_: Art lovers should check out César Manrique's pieces displayed throughout Terminal 1. - _Quiet_: Security lines surge during UK/German holiday peaks; early arrivals can find seating near far-end gates. - _Quiet_: The runway's coastal area provides an excellent spot for plane-spotting, especially at the runway 03 end. - _Time_: Bus lines offer cheaper Arrecife connections but ensure you have small change as cards may not be accepted. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ACE.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/ace/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/ace/departures — HTML page with live departures