Traveling to Playa del Ingles is easy. Holidaymakers should get to Gran Canaria and than transfer to Playa del Ingles from Gran Canaria Airport. Playa del Ingles is located about 30 km. from the Gran Canaria Airport.
by Air (Plane)
The closest airport to Playa del Inglés is Gran Canaria Airport, which is located about 30 km away. Many airlines offer direct flights to Gran Canaria from major cities in Europe. From the airport, you can take a taxi, bus or rent a car to reach Playa del Inglés.
There are many direct flights to Gran Canaria from many major cities of Europe and the world. Flights between all islands except La Gomera is regular and flights from Spain to Gran Canaria is made by the companies Binter and Iberian Airways.
From the airport, you can take a taxi or a shuttle bus to Playa del Ingles. Taxis are readily available outside the airport terminal, and the ride to Playa del Ingles takes around 30 minutes. Shuttle buses are another option, and they offer a more affordable way to get to Playa del Ingles. You can book a shuttle bus in advance, or you can find one at the airport upon arrival.
Taxis cost about 24 Euros to the popular holiday resorts. Car hire is also another option for getting around the island.
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Many of those car hire agencies have offices at the airport offering cheap car hire in Gran Canaria.
by Sea (Ferries) from Spain
Another option to get to Playa del Inglés is by taking a ferry from the Spanish mainland or from other Canary Islands. There are several ferry companies that operate regular services to and from Gran Canaria, including Fred Olsen and Naviera Armas. The ferry terminals on Gran Canaria are located in Las Palmas and in the south of the island in Puerto Rico.
By Bus
Playa del Inglés is well connected to the rest of the island by bus. Global is the main bus company in Gran Canaria and operates a frequent service to Playa del Inglés from Las Palmas, the airport, and other areas of the island.
By Car
Renting a car is a great option for exploring Gran Canaria at your own pace. There are several car rental companies located at the airport and in Playa del Inglés. The roads in Gran Canaria are well maintained, and there are plenty of signposts to help you navigate the island.
