Lanzarote Info

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  • Lanzarote Airport update

    Lanzarote Airport update

    Thanks to Canarian Weekly

    As of Jan 2026

    Long queues and extended waiting times at passport controls in Canary Islands airports, including Lanzarote, are being described as a serious threat to the islands’ tourist image, according to the hotel industry. The new EES requirements began being rolled out on October 12, 2025, and have been causing issues at some EU airports.

    If you are a UK passport holder, check the entry requirements for Spain including the Canary islands here.

    Read the full article here.

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  • Find out all about EES and Lanzarote passport control here

    Find out all about EES and Lanzarote passport control here

    Here are the sites I have found that give detailed, thorough and accurate information regarding EES and potential delays at Lanzarote airport arrivals, or any other airports in the EU’s Schengen area.

    EU official site – information about EES and all related queries

    TravelonWorld – more general information about EES and 90/180 day rule

    Lanzarote Retreats – detailed information about what to expect and why

    Book your Lanzarote trip with Jet2
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    Note – if you are one of the following, EES does not apply:

    • EU passport/ID card holder
    • Residents in Spain with a valid TIE or an expired TIE with regreso or proof of a booked appointment
    • Children under 12
    • Those on a long-term visa in Spain (your passport and visa must be valid.)

    EES might apply if you are

    • A UK citizen with an old green certificate – you should update this to a TIE as soon as possible
    • A family member of an EU citizen, travelling with your EU family member or spouse. Be prepared to show proof of your relationship.

    Had a flight delay? You are covered by EU law and may be entitled to compensation, even if travelling to/from the UK. Find out more here.

  • Got family visiting you? Check Lanzarote arrivals here.

    Got family visiting you? Check Lanzarote arrivals here.

    Check real-time flight arrivals at Arrecife airport here. Bear in mind that if your guest is arriving from the UK or Ireland, queues may be longer due to implementation of EES.

    Got a friend arriving into Lanzarote but don’t have a car to meet them? Try a shared transfer from Holiday Extras. That way, you can avoid long taxi queues and still arrive at your hotel faster than on the bus.

    Don’t let a delayed arrival let you down. Claim compensation if you can:

    Flight delayed by 3 hours or more? Try AirHelp to help you get the compensation you may be entitled to. Did you know that under EU261 rules, you may be entitled to compensation if:

    • your flight is within the EU and is operated either by any airline
    • your flight arrives in the EU from outside the EU and is operated by an EU airline. EU airlines include easyJet, Ryanair and TUI. Jet2 are not considered an EU airline, but you are protected under UK261.
    • your flight departs from the EU to a non-EU country operated by any airline
    • you have not already received benefits (compensation, re-routing, assistance from the airline) for flight related problems for this journey under the relevant law of a non-EU country.