Two-terminal Lanzarote Airport is just 5km (3 miles) from Arrecife, Lanzarote’s capital. Most of the flight traffic to the island (almost 70 per cent) is from the UK and Germany. Domestic traffic is concentrated around Madrid-Barajas, Gran Canaria and Tenerife North. Almost six million passengers use the airport annually, making it the ninth busiest in Spain.
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Road: Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport and depart from taxi ranks next to Arrivals. Bus: Buses operate to/from Arrecife-Playa Honda bus station on bus no.4. The bus station is situated next to Arrivals.
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There are 1,120 car parking spaces available at the airport; the first 30 minutes are free, after which the charge is calculated on an hourly basis.
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Money and communications: There are several ATMs located throughout the airport, and a bureau de change at the Travel 2000 office in Departures, on the second floor.
Eating and drinking: Facilities include cafés, bars, restaurants, an ice cream parlour and fast-food outlets, many of which are located in Departures, after security. There is also a cafeteria in the Arrivals hall.
Shopping: Shops are mostly located in Departures, after security. The new terminal, once completed, will also have extensive shopping facilities, both before and after security.
Luggage: There are no left-luggage facilities at the airport. Lost property facilities are located on the Departures floor (tel: +34 (0)928 846 001).
Other facilities: There is a pharmacy on the public concourse, and first aid on the Arrivals level.
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The Hotel Beatriz (tel: +34 (0)928 591 777) and Sol Lanzarote (tel: +34 (0)928 514 888), at Puerto del Carmen, are the nearest hotels to the airport. The Gran Melia Salinas (tel: +34 (0)928 590 040) and the Occidental Teguise Playa (tel: +34 (0)928 590 654) are 15-20 minutes from the airport on the Costa Teguise. There are several other hotels nearby, including the Hotel Lancelot (tel: +34 (0)928 805 099) in Arrecife and the Hotel Fariones (tel: +34 (0)928 510 175) in Puerto del Carmen.
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Disabled facilities include ramps, a lift, accessible doors and toilets; there are also designated areas outside Departures and Arrivals where disabled passengers can be dropped-off or picked-up. Airlines can provide travellers with wheelchairs; passengers should request this service when booking their ticket. Designated car parking spaces are provided.
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A Guacimeta VIP Lounge (tel: +34 (0)928 846 345) is equipped with business facilities, including telephones and Internet access. Fax and photocopying facilities are available at the lottery outlet, on the main concourse.
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