Travel Guide · Updated 2025
How to Get from Gran Canaria Airport to Maspalomas
By Raquel · Local Gran Canaria driver since 2021
Quick Answer
The fastest and most convenient option is a private transfer — 45 minutes, Estimated ~€75 for up to 4 passengers, door-to-door. For solo budget travellers, the bus takes 90+ minutes with a change and costs ~€5.
All Transport Options Compared
Private Transfer
Recommended for families and couples
Time
~45 min
Per person (4 pax)
~€19
Direct
Yes
A private taxi is the fastest, most direct option — ~45 min, official taximeter fare, no surprises. Raquel runs this route from Las Palmas as a private transfer or round-trip day trip.
Ask Raquel about Maspalomas →Airport Taxi (metered)
€70–90Time
~45 min
Booking
Queue at rank
Direct
Yes
Metered fare — price depends on traffic. No advance booking. May not speak English. Queue at the taxi rank outside arrivals.
Public Bus (Guagua)
~€5Time
90–120 min
Changes
1 change
Direct
No
Take bus 60 to San Telmo terminal, then change to a south-bound service. Cheap, but slow and complicated with luggage.
Rental Car
€30–60/dayTime
~45 min
Flexibility
High
Parking
Needed
Good if you plan to explore the island independently. Factor in insurance, fuel and parking at your hotel (not always included).
The Route: Airport to Maspalomas
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is located on the east coast of the island, just south of Las Palmas. Maspalomas is at the southern tip, about 58 km along the GC-1 motorway. The route is straightforward — one main road, no complicated junctions, mostly motorway driving.
The journey takes around 45 minutes in normal traffic. In peak summer (July–August) or during public holidays, it can stretch to 55–65 minutes. The route passes through the industrial outskirts of Las Palmas, then opens up to coastal motorway with views of the Atlantic before descending into the resort area.
Which Option is Right for You?
Couple or family of 3–4 → Private transfer
At €75 total, this works out at €19–37 per person. Add the convenience, the Local licensed driver and the door-to-door service, and it is clearly the best value option for any group.
Solo budget traveller → Bus
If you are travelling alone with hand luggage and have 2 hours to spare, the bus is the cheapest option. Take the 60 to San Telmo, then connect to a south service.
Planning to explore the island → Rental car
If you want to visit different parts of Gran Canaria on multiple days, renting a car at the airport makes sense. Roads are good and the island is easy to navigate.
Why I Recommend Pre-Booking Your Transfer
As a local driver, I see the same scene at the airport every single day: travellers arriving tired after a long flight, queuing for 20–30 minutes at the taxi rank, then setting off with the meter running on a route they have never seen.
Pre-booking a private transfer takes all of that away. You know the estimated price before you travel, your driver is there at the agreed time, and there are no queues and no surprises. I'm based in Las Palmas: I handle airport transfers to and from the city and the cruise port, and private day trips from Las Palmas to Maspalomas and the south.
For a relaxed start to your trip, that certainty is worth far more than the small difference between a pre-booked private transfer and a metered taxi at the rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long from Gran Canaria Airport to Maspalomas?+
Approximately 45 minutes by private transfer or taxi via the GC-1 motorway. By public bus, allow 90–120 minutes including a change.
Is there a direct bus from Gran Canaria Airport to Maspalomas?+
No direct bus. You take line 60 to San Telmo bus station in Las Palmas, then connect to a south-bound service. Total journey 90–120 minutes.
How much is a private transfer to Maspalomas?+
A private transfer or taxi to Maspalomas is around ~€75 for the whole vehicle (up to 4 passengers), ~45 min. Raquel offers this from Las Palmas — as a one-way transfer or a round-trip day trip — at the official taximeter fare, confirmed before you travel.
Is it worth renting a car in Gran Canaria?+
Yes if you plan to explore multiple areas independently. Roads are good, petrol is cheaper than mainland Spain, and the island is easy to navigate. Consider whether your hotel charges for parking.
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