Direct flight about 3 h 38
Lanzarote from Bristol
Published 4 October 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·
From Bristol, a nonstop flight gets you in Lanzarote in about 3 h 38. You land at César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE), 6 miles from the destination, after 1,649 miles of flight. You can also fly nonstop to FUE (about 3 h 43).
In Lanzarote, the best time for a trip is May to December, with daytime highs up to 24 °C and the sea up to 23 °C.
7 days in Lanzarote in September, Beach and hiking, from Bristol on your own
Plan a trip- Flight time from Bristol
- about 3 h 38
- Flight distance BRS to ACE
- 1,649 miles
- Nonstop from BRS to 2 airports
- Direct flight
- Best time to go
- May to December
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Your Bristol starting point for Lanzarote
That makes Bristol especially convenient for a short island break, with a familiar regional airport and a simple connection between the city and the start of your holiday. Use the journey time displayed for your chosen flight when you plan the airport routine.
LanzaroteiPhoto: Lviatour · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
BristoliPhoto: mattbuck ( category ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTreat the Bristol side of the journey as part of the holiday rather than an afterthought. Add your route to the airport, park or pick up arrangements, flight and onward island transfer as separate checkpoints. This creates a clear door to door plan and helps everyone see which part of the day needs attention next.
Lanzarote works especially well for travellers who want a clear focus on one island. You can organise beaches, volcanic scenery, food and walks without adding another island to the route. Booking the return journey early in the planning process also gives the rest of the itinerary a firm frame.
LanzaroteiPhoto: Lviatour · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBristoliPhoto: mattbuck ( category ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWhen to choose your Bristol to Lanzarote dates
The warmest part of the year runs through August, when daytime temperatures reach 24 °C and the sea reaches 22 °C. This is a good choice for beach days and longer daylight plans. July and September also bring 23 °C by day with sea temperatures of 22 °C and 23 °C, making them useful alternatives for a warm island holiday.
June offers 22 °C by day and 21 °C in the sea, with the month recorded as the driest part of the year. Spring brings a comfortable mix of sunshine and mild conditions. April has 20 °C daytime temperatures, 18 °C at night and 19 °C in the sea, which suits travellers who want outdoor time with a gentler rhythm.
Winter remains mild, with 19 °C daytime and 17 °C nighttime temperatures in January. It is a sensible season for combining walking, sightseeing and time by the water. Choose your month around the holiday style you want, then add dates to see the weekday pattern before arranging the rest of the trip.
What to do after landing in Lanzarote
Begin with a stay that suits your group and the pace of your holiday. Families often benefit from staying near a beach and local services, while couples may prefer a quieter coastal base. Visitors who want to explore the volcanic interior can use one main base and make day routes across the island from there.
A first day can be deliberately simple. Settle into the accommodation, enjoy a meal and take a short walk near the coast. El Golfo is worth including for its green lagoon and dark beach, while the volcanic landscapes of Timanfaya National Park give the island a striking contrast to a morning by the sea.
Later days can combine a beach morning with a scenic drive, a garden visit or a walk through one of the island’s characteristic settlements. A balanced pace works well for a first visit, while a relaxed pace gives more space around meals, swimming and sunset views. Keep the route clear rather than placing distant experiences into the same day.
Lanzarote from Bristol
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LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
ManchesteriPhoto: mattbuck (category) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsManchester lies {{dist.home:MAN}} away. From London Stansted it is {{dist.home:STN}}. The plan adds the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares from our partners, and the transfer to your first stay.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsManchesteriPhoto: mattbuck (category) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Airports at the destination
From Bristol you fly nonstop to 2 airports nearby. Closest to the destination is César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport, at 6 miles.
- ACECésar Manrique-Lanzarote Airport6 miles to the destination, about 3 h 38 from BRS, 1,649 miles of flightDirect
- FUEFuerteventura Airport43 miles to the destination, about 3 h 43 from BRS, 1,686 miles of flightDirect
Best time to travel in Lanzarote
In Lanzarote, the best time for a trip is May to December, with daytime highs up to 24 °C and the sea up to 23 °C. The sea reaches 23 °C in September.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
| Night °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| Sea °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Rain days | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Lanzarote through the year
Daytime highs range from 19 °C in January to 24 °C in August. June is the driest with 0 rain days and January the wettest with 3. May brings the most sun, around 10 hours daily.
Swimming season runs through September and October; the water tops out at 23 °C in September. Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
- January: 19 °C, sea 19 °C, 3 rain days, 7 h of sun
- February: 19 °C, sea 18 °C, 3 rain days, 7 h of sun
- March: 19 °C, sea 18 °C, 2 rain days, 9 h of sun
- April: 20 °C, sea 19 °C, 1 rain day, 9 h of sun
- May: 21 °C, sea 20 °C, 1 rain day, 10 h of sun
- June: 22 °C, sea 21 °C, 0 rain days, 10 h of sun
- July: 23 °C, sea 22 °C, 0 rain days, 9 h of sun
- August: 24 °C, sea 22 °C, 0 rain days, 9 h of sun
- September: 24 °C, sea 23 °C, 1 rain day, 9 h of sun
- October: 24 °C, sea 23 °C, 3 rain days, 8 h of sun
- November: 22 °C, sea 22 °C, 3 rain days, 7 h of sun
- December: 20 °C, sea 20 °C, 3 rain days, 6 h of sun
When people plan trips to Lanzarote
Monthly search volumes put the peak for Lanzarote in January and the low point in December.
A day in Lanzarote in April
Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 20 °C, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day. By night it is 18 °C: a terrace dinner works.
What to pack for Lanzarote
For August, plan for changeable mild weather: 24 °C in the day, 22 °C after dark, 0 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A travel adapter for your chargers
Weather in Lanzarote month by month
- January19 °C
19 °C - February19 °C18 °C
- March19 °C18 °C
- April20 °C19 °C
- May21 °C20 °C
- June22 °C21 °C
- July23 °C22 °C
- August24 °C22 °C
- September24 °C23 °C
- October24 °C23 °C
- November22 °C22 °C
- December20 °C20 °C
Nonstop flights in Lanzarote from other airports
Besides Bristol, nonstop flights in Lanzarote leave from 7 other airports; the closest to Bristol is Birmingham, with a flight time of about 3 h 48.
- BRSLanzarote from Bristolabout 3 h 38 to ACE, nonstop
- BHXLanzarote from Birminghamabout 3 h 48 to ACE, nonstop
- LTNLanzarote from London Lutonabout 3 h 47 to ACE, nonstop
- LGWLanzarote from London Gatwickabout 3 h 42 to ACE, nonstop
- STNLanzarote from London Stanstedabout 3 h 48 to ACE, nonstop
- MANLanzarote from Manchesterabout 3 h 53 to ACE, nonstop
- EDILanzarote from Edinburghabout 4 h 10 to ACE, nonstop
- GLALanzarote from Glasgowabout 4 h 08 to ACE, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Live prices for Lanzarote
Stays, tours and flights for Lanzarote show their live price from our partners, in your currency, right below. We never estimate a price: what you see is what the partner charges today.
Choosing a balanced island route for three or seven days
For a 3 day Lanzarote break, use one main base and build each day around a different part of the island. Dedicate the first day to the coast, the second to volcanic scenery and the third to a relaxed local outing. This structure gives you useful variety while keeping transfers and daily planning straightforward.
A 7 day holiday allows a deeper rhythm. Spend the early days settling into the coast, then add Timanfaya National Park, El Golfo and a more leisurely day in your resort area. You can also create a rest day between excursions, especially when the group includes children, seniors or travellers who prefer a slower pace.
HolidayWow can read your destination, month, group, pace and budget from a sentence or voice input. It then draws each day as a route, with stops pinned on the map. Change the pace from relaxed to balanced when needed, move a stop to another day and use the plan checker to keep the revised route in order.
Compare Bristol with other UK departure airports
Bristol is one of several practical UK departure points for a Lanzarote holiday. These airport distances give you a useful starting point for comparing the journey to the island.
If you are travelling with family or friends from different parts of the UK, looking at several departure airports can make the shared part of the trip easier to coordinate.
Use each airport’s live flight information, journey details and onward transport together. The best choice balances the flight, the journey to the airport and the transfer to your Lanzarote accommodation, rather than focusing on one part in isolation.
Lanzarote from Bristol: frequently asked questions
How far is Lanzarote from Bristol Airport?
Use this figure with the flight, airport transfer and holiday details shown for your selected route. The distance is a planning reference, while the final journey should follow the live information provided for your booking.
Which month is warmest for flights from Bristol to Lanzarote?
August is the warmest month in the climate record, with daytime temperatures of 24 °C and sea temperatures of 22 °C. September also reaches 24 °C by day and 23 °C in the sea. These months suit travellers who want warm beach weather and a fuller outdoor itinerary.
Can I build a full holiday from my Bristol flight?
Yes. HolidayWow starts with a sentence or voice description and turns it into an editable map plan. You can include the flight, airport transfer, accommodation, day routes, stops and onward travel. The planner also offers live prices from partners, plus sharing, packing lists, checklists and a document vault.
What should I do in Lanzarote for 3 days?
A 3 day visit works well with one main base. Spend the first day settling into the coast, the second exploring volcanic scenery such as Timanfaya National Park, and the third visiting El Golfo or enjoying a relaxed local beach day. A map based route keeps each day easy to follow.
Can I compare flights from Bristol and other UK airports?
HolidayWow can help you compare Bristol with other UK departure airports through live flight and journey information. Live distances are available for London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, plus Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Compare the whole door to door plan, including the airport route and island transfer.
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