César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport to Órzola (La Graciosa ferry port)
Órzola is about 42 km north of Lanzarote Airport. The cheapest way is bus 22/23 to Arrecife, then line 9 (two fares, roughly €3–5, about 1 h 15). The fastest is a taxi, about 45 minutes for roughly €62–71.
Most people heading to Órzola are on their way to La Graciosa, so the transfer comes down to catching a boat. Buses mean changing in Arrecife onto line 9, which runs only four or five times a day. A taxi takes about 45 minutes and costs around €62–71, which can make sense shared. The ferries cost €16 one way with Biosfera Express or Líneas Romero.
How far is Órzola (La Graciosa ferry port) from César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport?
Órzola (La Graciosa ferry port) is 42 km (26 miles) from César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport by road, about 45 min by car outside rush hour. In a straight line it is 34 km. By public transport, Bus / shuttle takes about 1h 15m including a change and costs €2.8.
Every way to get there
Our verdict: Bus / shuttle is the cheapest way at €2.8 (1h 15m, with a change on the way). A taxi from €62 saves roughly 30 min and takes you to the door. Timetable: Line 9 from Arrecife Intercambiador ~07:26, 10:21, 11:36, 15:36, 17:06 (Mon–Fri); ~07:36, 10:21, 15:36, 17:06 (Sat–Sun).
What it costs for your group
The bus / shuttle is charged per person, while a taxi is one price for the whole car — so the more of you there are, the better door-to-door value looks.
| Group | Bus / shuttle (per person) | Taxi (per car) | Best value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo · 1 traveller | €2.8 | €62 | Bus / shuttle |
| Couple · 2 travellers | €5.6 | €62 | Bus / shuttle |
| Family of 4 · 4 travellers | €11 | €62 | Bus / shuttle |
Which option should you choose?
| If your priority is… | Our pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Bus / shuttle | From €2.8, about 1h 15m, with a change on the way. |
| Speed | Biosfera Express Órzola–La Graciosa (onward) | 25 min, from €16. |
| A group of 4 | Bus / shuttle | Four tickets still come to about €11.2 — less than a car. |
| A late-night arrival | Taxi or pre-booked transfer | Bus / shuttle stops overnight — timetable: Line 9 from Arrecife Intercambiador ~07:26, 10:21, 11:36, 15:36, 17:06 (Mon–Fri); ~07:36, 10:21, 15:36, 17:06 (Sat–Sun). |
By transport mode
Bus / shuttle
Line 22 ~9 min to the Intercambiador (line 23 ~22 min); line 9 then 50–60 min to Muelle de Órzola. Two fares; operator doesn't publish them (singles €1.40 to ~€4 per 2026 guides).
Where to catch it: Bus stop outside Terminal 1; change at Arrecife Intercambiador
Times: Line 9 from Arrecife Intercambiador ~07:26, 10:21, 11:36, 15:36, 17:06 (Mon–Fri); ~07:36, 10:21, 15:36, 17:06 (Sat–Sun)
Best for solo & budget travellersTaxi
Estimate from Aena-published tariff (€3.85 + €1.35/km + €2.10 by day; €1.55/km nights, Sundays, holidays). Lets you pick any ferry.
Where to catch it: Official rank outside Terminal 1 arrivals
Times: 24 hours
Best for small groups in a hurryPrivate transfer
About €94 for a car of up to 4, €133 for a minivan of up to 8.
Where to catch it: T1 arrivals; give the driver your ferry time when booking
Times: 24 hours
Best for families, groups & late arrivalsFerry
Adult non-resident one way €16, return €29; child €8. Luggage and sports gear free; free date changes.
Where to catch it: Órzola harbour, next to the line 9 terminus
Times: From Órzola 08:00, 09:00, 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30
Best for scenic harbour crossingsFerry
Adult non-resident €16 one way, €29 return. Crossing time not stated by Romero; about 25 min per Biosfera's figure for the same 6 km crossing.
Where to catch it: Órzola harbour
Times: From Órzola 08:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00; +19:00 to 26 Oct; +20:00 to 25 Oct
Best for scenic harbour crossingsÓrzola (La Graciosa ferry port) & Arrecife in photos
Buying tickets in Arrecife
Intercity Bus Lanzarote tickets are bought on board from the driver. There are no ticket machines at the airport stops. The operator asks you to pay the exact fare or use a note of no more than €10. Bank cards are accepted only when the on-board terminal is working, and a 2026 travel guide reports that contactless cards have not been accepted since December 2025, so carry coins. The operator does not publish a fare table online. Guides quote about €1.40 for short trips (Arrecife, Puerto del Carmen) and about €3.30 to Playa Blanca.
The Bono General rechargeable card costs €2, takes top-ups of €5–50 and gives 10% off each fare. It is not personalised and can pay for several passengers on the same trip. It is sold on board and at the offices in Arrecife bus station, Playa Blanca bus station and the Arrecife Intercambiador. Children under four travel free if they do not occupy a seat. Suitcases go in the luggage hold where the bus has one, and the driver decides what can be carried inside.
Taxi scams & safety in Arrecife
Use only the official taxi rank outside Terminal 1 arrivals. Aena advises passengers to avoid drivers offering rides elsewhere in the terminal and to ask for a receipt if they want to make a complaint. Lanzarote taxis are metered, with no fixed airport fares. The approved tariff Aena publishes (BOC no. 59, 24 March 2023) is:
- Tariff 1 (weekdays 06:00–22:00): €3.85 minimum, €1.35/km
- Tariff 2 (nights 22:00–06:00, Sundays and holidays): €4.25 minimum, €1.55/km
- €2.10 supplement for trips to or from the airport or port; waiting time €18.50/hour
- Christmas nights (24 and 31 Dec, 5 Jan, 22:00–24:00): €6.54 minimum
Check that the meter is running and showing the right tariff for the day and time. Prices quoted online for pre-booked transfers are per vehicle, not per person, and are often higher than the meter for short trips such as Arrecife or Playa Honda.
Getting from ACE to Órzola (La Graciosa ferry port)
Why people come here straight from a plane
Órzola is a fishing village at the island's northern tip. Almost nobody stays there. People go to Órzola to catch a boat, because the harbour is where the ferries leave for La Graciosa, the small, car-free island across the strait with sand streets in Caleta de Sebo. If your plan is to land at Lanzarote airport and sleep on La Graciosa the same night, this page is mainly about timing. The road part is easy: about 42 km, some 45 minutes by car up the LZ-1 past Tahiche, Guatiza and Arrieta. The hard part is making the bus and boat connections line up.
The bus chain: 22 or 23, then 9
No airport bus goes north. You ride into Arrecife and change.
From the airport. On weekdays, line 22 leaves Terminal 1 every 40–50 minutes (05:45 to 23:35) and reaches the Intercambiador, Arrecife's interchange, in about 9 minutes. On weekends and holidays, line 23 leaves at 17 minutes past each hour (07:17 to 22:17) and takes about 22 minutes to the Intercambiador, because it loops through Playa Honda first.
Line 9 to Órzola. It starts at Arrecife bus station and calls at the Intercambiador six minutes later, so you can board there. From the Intercambiador, weekday departures are about 07:26, 10:21, 11:36, 15:36 and 17:06. At weekends there are four, at about 07:36, 10:21, 15:36 and 17:06. The ride takes 50–60 minutes, reaching Muelle de Órzola at about 08:26, 11:09, 12:24, 16:24 and 17:54 (weekends: 08:24, 11:09, 16:24, 17:54). Some runs stop at Jameos del Agua on the way and some do not. The operator lists the exceptions.
That is only four or five buses a day, with a long gap at midday. Look up line 9 before you land, then work back to the airport bus.
Lining up the boat
Two companies run Órzola–La Graciosa. The standard adult fare is the same at both: €16 one way and €29 return for non-residents.
- Biosfera Express lists sailings from Órzola at 08:00, 09:00, 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30 and 19:30. The crossing takes about 25 minutes, and luggage and sports gear travel free.
- Líneas Romero lists 08:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00 all year, plus a 19:00 until 26 October and a 20:00 until 25 October.
Matched against the bus: the 11:09 arrival leaves time for the 11:30 Biosfera or the 12:00 Romero. The 12:24 arrival fits the 13:00 or 13:30. The 16:24 arrival makes the 17:00 Romero comfortably. The 17:54 arrival leaves only minutes for an 18:00 boat, so plan on the 18:30. Bus times are scheduled, not guaranteed, so do not book the tightest connection.
Bus fares
The operator does not publish fares. Travel guides say Lanzarote singles start at €1.40 and top out at around €4 on the longest routes. Expect two fares, with line 9 the more expensive of the two. Pay each driver in coins or with a note of up to €10. Suitcases go in the hold where there is one.
Taxi: the time-saver for groups
With a boat to catch, the taxi's advantage is that it leaves when you are ready. Using the official rates, reckon on about €62–63 for the 42 km from the Terminal 1 rank in weekday daytime, or about €71 at night, on Sundays and on holidays. Shared by four people that is around €16–18 each, about the same as one ferry ticket, and it lets you choose from the whole ferry timetable instead of only a few connections. Take cars only from the marked rank, as Aena advises.
Pre-booked transfer
Suntransfers lists private cars to Órzola from about €94 for up to four and about €133 for a minivan of up to eight. That is more than the meter. The advantage is that the driver can be told your ferry time and plan around it. For a dawn arrival or a group with dive gear, that may justify the extra cost.
Before you set off
- Ferry operators can change sailings at short notice in bad weather, so check the day's timetable with the company.
- Vehicles cannot go to La Graciosa (Biosfera states this outright), so do not hire a car just for this trip.
- Returning, the last line 9 leaves Órzola at 18:10. A late-afternoon boat back from La Graciosa therefore needs to arrive before then if you are relying on the bus to the airport.
ACE to Órzola (La Graciosa ferry port) — FAQ
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Sources
Fares and times on this page were last held against their official sources on 21 October 2026. Operators change prices without notice — if you spot a difference, the operator’s own page is the authority. How we check fares.
- Intercity Bus Lanzarote – line 22 Arrecife–Aeropuerto (Mon–Fri) · checked 2026-10-21
- Intercity Bus Lanzarote – line 23 Arrecife–Aeropuerto–Playa Honda (weekends/holidays) · checked 2026-10-21
- Intercity Bus Lanzarote – line 9 Arrecife–Órzola · checked 2026-10-21
- Biosfera Express – Órzola–La Graciosa timetable and fares · checked 2026-10-21
- Líneas Romero – Lanzarote–La Graciosa timetable · checked 2026-10-21
- Líneas Romero – fares · checked 2026-10-21
- Aena – César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport: getting there by bus · checked 2026-10-21
- Aena – César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport: taxi rank and official fares (BOC no. 59, 24 Mar 2023) · checked 2026-10-21
- Intercity Bus Lanzarote – customer service (payment, luggage, children) · checked 2026-10-21
- The Flashpacker – Lanzarote by bus 2026 (fares from €1.40, no contactless since Dec 2025) · checked 2026-10-21
- Suntransfers – Lanzarote Airport to Órzola (private and shared prices) · checked 2026-10-21
