Lanzarote's airport sits on a shared site, which is worth knowing before you plan private jet charter at Lanzarote. A military aerodrome uses the same ground, and the runway is 2,400 metres with the 03 threshold displaced by 90 metres.
Instrument flights run 08:00 to 02:00 in summer and 07:00 to 01:00 in winter, local time. Customs is on site, and handling is compulsory. Instrument private flights are restricted on slot request.
Charter-A makes the request and confirms your arrangements at booking. Charter-A checks your aircraft's wingspan and the slot position before quoting, so the practical limits are known at the outset.
Flying privately to Lanzarote
Visual flights run an hour earlier than instrument times. Visual flights need no slot, but the operations office must be told 24 hours ahead with aircraft details. Aircraft over 15 m in wingspan may not use the apron access.
Runway 03/21 is 2,400 m by 45 m, and the last 90 m of runway 21 are unusable. General aviation uses its own apron. Three agents are listed: Gerardo Meléndez, Aviapartner and Groundforce. Customs operates during airport hours.
Lanzarote Airport (César Manrique) airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (385 KB)Lanzarote Airport (César Manrique) at a glance
| Location | Oficinas Aena Aeropuertos, San Bartolomé, Lanzarote, 35509 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO GCRR · IATA ACE |
| Region | Canary Islands (Lanzarote), Spain |
| Nearest city | Arrecife |
| Opening hours | Winter 07:00–01:00, summer 08:00–02:00 local for instrument flights; visual flights run an hour earlier (06:00–00:00 winter, 07:00–01:00 summer). |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site |
| Runway | 03/21 – 2,400 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,400 m runway, PCN 103 (RWY 03 threshold displaced 90 m; last 90 m of RWY 21 unusable) |
| Handling / FBO | Gerardo Meléndez – GA-only ramp agent · Aviapartner – ramp agent · Groundforce – ramp agent |
| Private terminal | General aviation apron; a handling agent is compulsory |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | aena.es |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aip.enaire.es, aena.es). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Arrecife
Lanzarote is the Canary island shaped by volcanoes, with the black landscapes of Timanfaya, the work of the artist César Manrique and beaches along the south coast. Arrecife is the island capital. Charter-A arranges the road leg to wherever you are staying.
Private jet flight times to Lanzarote
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,485 nm · 2,750 km | 4 hr 30 min | 3 hr 45 min |
| Manchester | 1,550 nm · 2,870 km | 4 hr 40 min | 3 hr 55 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,680 nm · 3,110 km | 5 hr 05 min | 4 hr 15 min |
| Paris | 1,410 nm · 2,610 km | 4 hr 15 min | 3 hr 35 min |
| Geneva | 1,390 nm · 2,580 km | 4 hr 15 min | 3 hr 35 min |
| Nice | 1,335 nm · 2,470 km | 4 hr 05 min | 3 hr 25 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Lanzarote is a sector of about 1,480 nautical miles. Midsize jets and super midsize jets fly it non-stop; smaller jets may add a fuel stop. Heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Lanzarote: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Lanzarote?
Yes. The 2,400 m runway is listed as jet-capable. Instrument private flights are restricted on slot request and handling is compulsory. Charter-A arranges both and confirms at booking.
Is there a size limit for aircraft at Lanzarote?
Aircraft over 15 m in wingspan may not use the apron access to the general aviation apron. Charter-A checks your aircraft against this before proposing it.
Does Lanzarote Airport have customs?
Yes, customs is on site during airport hours. Charter-A checks your flight times against those hours when planning. Charter-A checks your arrival and departure times against those hours and the slot.
What are the opening hours at Lanzarote?
Instrument flights run 08:00 to 02:00 in summer and 07:00 to 01:00 in winter, local time. Visual flights run an hour earlier. Charter-A plans within that window.
How long is the flight from London to Lanzarote by private jet?
About 4 hr 30 min in a light jet and 3 hr 45 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,485 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Lanzarote Airport (César Manrique) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Lanzarote Airport (César Manrique) is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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