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Gran Canaria airport to Las Palmas or the south: which way?
Take the Global line 60 bus to Las Palmas: the operator lists EUR 2.30 to San Telmo in 20 minutes, with two buses an hour. For the south, or after the last bus, a rank taxi or a booked transfer fills the gap.
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The Gran Canaria story
Gran Canaria packs a continent's worth of terrain into one small island: the Saharan dune field at Maspalomas meeting the ocean in the south, a capital city with a real old town and a surfable urban beach at Las Canteras in the north, and a mountainous interior of pine forest, ravines and the Roque Nublo monolith. It is the most complete Canary after Tenerife and has the best city in the archipelago.
The verdict in 30 seconds
Our pick: Global airport bus (runner-up: Pre-booked private transfer)
Take the Global line 60 bus to Las Palmas: the operator lists EUR 2.30 to San Telmo in 20 minutes, with two buses an hour. For the south, or after the last bus, a rank taxi or a booked transfer fills the gap.
Go if
- You land between about 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. and are heading to Las Palmas, where line 60 runs two buses an hour
- You are staying near San Telmo or Santa Catalina, the two Las Palmas stops on line 60
- You plan to drive beyond the city, which makes an airport hire car worthwhile
Skip if
- You land after the last line 60 departure for Las Palmas at 23:15 and do not want to check the other night services
- You are heading to Puerto de Mogán, where Global lists a 60 minute bus ride
- You will stay in one resort and not drive, which removes the point of a hire car
The options
Global airport bus Go
Daytime arrivals to Las Palmas, and budget travelers heading to Playa del Inglés or Maspalomas.
Good
- Line 60 is direct to both Las Palmas stops: EUR 2.30 to San Telmo in 20 minutes and EUR 2.95 to Santa Catalina in 30, with two buses an hour.
- Lines 66 and 90 reach Playa del Inglés (EUR 3.50) and Faro de Maspalomas (EUR 4.05), and Global lists a Puerto de Mogán bus for EUR 6.80.
- Every airport bus stop is on Floor 1, and the fares are published by the operator and by Aena.
Watch out
- Line 60 has its last departure for Las Palmas at 23:15, so a later landing needs another service or a ride.
- Global lists the Puerto de Mogán bus at 60 minutes and the Faro de Maspalomas bus at 40.
- Maspalomas and Mogán buses run about once an hour, so a missed bus is a long wait.
Global airport bus routes and faresAena Gran Canaria: bus information
Taxi at the airport rank It depends
Late arrivals, and anyone wanting a metered ride without a booking.
Good
- The rank is on Floor 0, outside the terminal, and Aena publishes the tariff.
- The meter follows fixed rates: EUR 3.85 flag fall plus EUR 1.35 per km by day, plus the EUR 2.10 airport supplement.
- It goes to any address on the island with no timetable to match.
Watch out
- There is no fixed fare, so the total depends on distance.
- The night tariff (22:00 to 06:00) and the holiday tariff start at EUR 4.25 and charge EUR 1.55 per km.
- Aena advises using only the signed rank and asking for an invoice.
Pre-booked private transfer It depends
Families, groups and late arrivals who want a price agreed before landing.
Good
- The price is agreed at booking, so there is no meter.
- It does not depend on bus timetables, which matters after the 23:15 last departure of line 60.
- It ends at the address you give, not at a bus station.
Watch out
- The price is the operator's own, not a published tariff, so check it against the taxi tariff before booking.
- You must book ahead, which ties you to the details of your flight.
See fixed transfer farespartner site
Hire car at the airport It depends
Anyone planning to drive beyond Las Palmas during the stay.
Good
- A recent traveler account describes airport collection as smooth and informal, with no pressure to buy extra insurance.
- The same account describes a return time being adjusted without fuss.
- The car is yours from the terminal, so the bus timetable does not matter.
Watch out
- It adds cost for no benefit if you stay in one resort or in Las Palmas.
- Prices and desk hours are set by each rental company, not by the airport.
| Criterion | Global airport bus | Taxi at the airport rank | Pre-booked private transfer | Hire car at the airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official price | EUR 2.30 to San Telmo; EUR 4.05 to Faro de Maspalomas; EUR 6.80 to Puerto de Mogán | Metered: EUR 3.85 day flag fall plus EUR 1.35 per km, plus EUR 2.10 airport supplement | Set by the operator at booking | Set by the rental company |
| Where it ends | San Telmo or Santa Catalina in Las Palmas; resort stops in the south | Any address on the island | The address you give when booking | Wherever you drive |
| Official travel time | 20 min to San Telmo; 40 to Faro de Maspalomas; 60 to Puerto de Mogán | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Hours | Line 60 to Las Palmas until 23:15; Aena lists line 1 to Las Palmas until 2:45 | Rank outside Floor 0; night tariff 22:00 to 06:00 | Set when you book | Varies by rental company |
| Pick-up point | Bus stops on Floor 1 | Signed rank, Floor 0 outside | Arranged with the operator | Rental desk of your company |
| Main limit | Fewer departures late in the evening | No fixed fare; night and holiday rates are higher | The price is the operator's own | Only useful if you will drive |
What it costs
- Global line 60, airport to San Telmo (Las Palmas): €2.30 (Santa Catalina stop EUR 2.95; Global lists 20 minutes to San Telmo and two buses an hour). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Global lines 66 and 90, airport to Faro de Maspalomas: €4.05 (Playa del Inglés stop EUR 3.50; Global lists 40 minutes to Faro de Maspalomas, hourly). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Global bus, airport to Puerto de Mogán: €6.80 (Global lists this on line 91 at 60 minutes, hourly; Aena lists the Mogán fare under line 1). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Taxi flag fall, day tariff (06:00 to 22:00): €3.85 (night tariff 22:00 to 06:00 starts at EUR 4.25; holiday tariff also EUR 4.25). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Taxi per km, day tariff: €1.35 (night and holiday tariff EUR 1.55 per km). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Taxi airport supplement: €2.10 (added per pickup from the airport rank). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
What travelers report
Based on 1 traveler reports (Feb 2026 to Feb 2026) and the official sources linked on this page. 0 were negative.
What people like
- Line 60 runs two buses an hour between the airport and Las Palmas, with EUR 2.30 to San Telmo.
- Every airport bus stop is on Floor 1 and the taxi rank is outside Floor 0.
- Direct buses also serve Playa del Inglés, Faro de Maspalomas and Puerto de Mogán.
- A recent traveler account describes collecting a hire car at the airport as smooth, with no insurance pressure.
What people complain about
- Line 60 has its last departure for Las Palmas at 23:15, so later arrivals need another service or a ride.
- Taxis have no fixed fare, and the night and holiday tariffs start higher.
- The Puerto de Mogán bus takes 60 minutes according to Global, and the Maspalomas buses run about hourly.
How to do it right
- Follow the signs to the bus stops on Floor 1; Aena lists every airport bus stop on that floor.
- For Las Palmas take line 60: San Telmo is 20 minutes away (EUR 2.30) and Santa Catalina 30 (EUR 2.95), with two buses an hour.
- Southbound, lines 66 and 90 run to Playa del Inglés (EUR 3.50) and Faro de Maspalomas (EUR 4.05, 40 minutes), roughly hourly.
- For Puerto de Mogán Global lists a bus at EUR 6.80 and 60 minutes, hourly.
- After 23:15 line 60 has no more departures for Las Palmas; Aena lists line 1 to Las Palmas until 2:45, so check it before choosing a taxi.
- For a taxi, use only the signed rank on Floor 0 outside the terminal and ask for an invoice.
The trap to avoid
Taking a taxi from anywhere but the signed rank. Aena advises using only the rank outside Floor 0 and asking for an invoice, because the published tariff plus the EUR 2.10 airport supplement is what the meter should show.
Why this verdict
The choice depends on where you are going and when you land. For Las Palmas, the Global line 60 bus is the simple default. Global and Aena list two buses an hour, San Telmo in 20 minutes for EUR 2.30 and Santa Catalina in 30 minutes for EUR 2.95. That is the cheapest published way into the city, and the stops sit on Floor 1 of the terminal.
The south is slower. Lines 66 and 90 reach Playa del Inglés for EUR 3.50 and Faro de Maspalomas for EUR 4.05 in about 40 minutes, and Global lists a Puerto de Mogán bus at EUR 6.80 and 60 minutes, all roughly hourly. If your group has heavy luggage or a tight connection, a pre-booked transfer removes the timetable. Its price is the operator’s own, so check it against the taxi tariff before you pay.
Rank taxis wait on Floor 0 outside the terminal and meter by the published tariff: EUR 3.85 flag fall plus EUR 1.35 per km by day, EUR 4.25 plus EUR 1.55 at night and on holidays, plus a EUR 2.10 airport supplement. Aena advises using only the signed rank and asking for an invoice.
A hire car makes sense only if you will drive beyond the city. One recent traveler account describes collecting a car at the airport as smooth and informal, with no pressure to buy extra insurance.
Timing
Line 60 has its last departure for Las Palmas at 23:15. Aena also lists line 1 to Las Palmas until 2:45. After that, the rank taxi or a booked transfer is the plan. There is no train on Gran Canaria.
Book or check times
Global airport bus routes and faresAena Gran Canaria: bus informationAena Gran Canaria: taxi fares and rankAutoReisen airport car hire desk
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Questions
Is there a direct bus from Gran Canaria Airport to Las Palmas?
Yes. Global line 60 runs two buses an hour to San Telmo in 20 minutes (EUR 2.30) and Santa Catalina in 30 (EUR 2.95). Aena lists the last departure for Las Palmas at 23:15.
How much is a taxi from the airport to Las Palmas?
The meter follows the published tariff: EUR 3.85 flag fall plus EUR 1.35 per km by day, EUR 4.25 and EUR 1.55 at night and on holidays, plus a EUR 2.10 airport supplement. There is no fixed fare, so the total depends on the distance.
Can I reach the southern resorts by bus?
Yes. Lines 66 and 90 run to Playa del Inglés (EUR 3.50) and Faro de Maspalomas (EUR 4.05, 40 minutes), and Global lists a Puerto de Mogán bus at EUR 6.80 and 60 minutes.
What if my flight lands after 23:15?
Line 60 has no later departure for Las Palmas. Aena lists line 1 to Las Palmas until 2:45, and the taxi rank applies the night tariff from 22:00 to 06:00.
Is it worth hiring a car at the airport?
Only if you plan to drive beyond the city. A recent traveler account describes airport collection as smooth, with no pressure to buy extra insurance.
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