Our Review of Lanzarote Airport (ACE)

Table of contents: Our Review of Lanzarote Airport (ACE) Pros and Cons of Lanzarote Airport (ACE) Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide) How we calculate On Time Performance Some Stats

Our Review of Lanzarote Airport (ACE)

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this Guide, our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of Lanzarote Airport (ACE)

PROS

Location: Arrecife Airport, is located on the island of Lanzarote in Canary Islands, Spain, about 5 kilometers southwest of Arrecife, the capital of the island. This makes it easily accessible for travelers heading to various parts of the island.

Modern and Clean Facilities: Modern amenities are available at the airport, including a variety of stores, eateries, and services for both leisure and business passengers. The terminals are clean and in good condition.

Tourist-Friendly Services: The airport provides a range of services specifically designed for travelers, including car rentals, tourist information desks, and accommodation booking services.

Accessibility: The main cities and tourist attractions on the island are easily accessible by road from the airport. Easy and convenient access is provided by a variety of taxis, buses, and rental cars.

Barrier Free Services: The airport offers an assistance service for people with reduced mobility (PRM) and the disabled to make their stay before and after flying easier.

CONS

Capacity Constraints: The airport can get busy during periods of high travel demand, like the holidays, which can result in lengthier wait times and even stressful experiences.

Seasonal Overcrowding: The airport experiences significant congestion during peak tourist seasons, which can result in longer queues and a more stress-full atmosphere.

Domestic Flights Connectivity: As the airport also allows domestic flights connectivity, but the frequency of domestic flights is less compared to international.

Parking Facilities: Although there are parking facilities, they might not be as big as they are at other airports. This could be inconvenient for passengers at peak travel time, who are driving their own cars.

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

There are Two Terminals: Lanzarote Airport has two passenger terminals; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The terminals are within walking distance of each other.

Transport to and from Lanzarote: The main locations on the island are easily accessible from the airport by taxi, bus, and rental vehicle services. There are plenty of taxis waiting outside the airport buildings. Regular bus services are available to Arrecife and other nearby large towns.

Check-in Areas:

Terminal 1: The check-in area is located on the first level of terminal 1 along with departure level.
Terminal 2: The ground floor, or single level, of Terminal 2 is where inter-island flights, check-in area is located. The security control is at an easily accessible spot nearby.

Shopping and Dining: The Lanzarote Airport has a range of stores and restaurants. You may discover a range of goods, from duty-free shops to souvenir shops. Cafes, quick food chains, and restaurants serving both foreign and local cuisine.

Family-Friendly Amenities: The airport is family-friendly, with designated play areas for children, baby changing facilities, and lactation rooms available in both terminals.

VIP Lounges: There are VIP lounges like Sala VIP Guacimeta in Terminal 1, providing a comfortable space to relax before your flight. These lounges offer food, beverages, free Wi-Fi, and a quiet atmosphere to relax.

Additional Advice: Parking facilities are provided for people traveling by car, while availability may be limited during periods of high travel demand. There is free Wi-Fi that can be accessed all around the airport, and there are designated smoking spaces.

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation