How to get to and from La Palma airport (SPC): bus, train, taxi and transfers

Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at La Palma airport (SPC), 8 km from La Palma. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport is located about 10 to 15 minutes by road from central Santa Cruz de La Palma.

Public Buses (Guaguas)

Transportes Insular La Palma (TILP) runs bus line 500, connecting the airport with the resort area of Los Cancajos and the capital city, Santa Cruz de La Palma. The bus stop is positioned outside Arrivals on Floor 0. Buses run every 30 to 60 minutes, operating Monday through Saturday from 7:15 am to 10:45 pm, and Sundays or holidays from 7:45 am to 10:45 pm. A single fare costs approximately €1.50 to €2.60.

TILP Timetable and Route

Schedules updated as of November 11, 2026.

Transfers and Shuttles

Operators such as Canary Shuttle / Alsa provide direct and shared transfer services departing from Floor 0 to the island's primary tourist destinations, including Los Cancajos, Puerto Naos, and Los Llanos de Aridane.

Taxis

The official taxi rank is situated right outside the Arrivals Hall on Floor 0. It is advised to avoid unlicensed drivers soliciting passengers inside or outside the terminal. A journey to Santa Cruz de La Palma takes about 10 to 15 minutes, with an estimated fare of €18.00 to €25.00 depending on traffic and departure time. An official airport supplement of €2.10 applies, alongside night (10:00 pm to 6:00 am), weekend, and holiday surcharges. Taxi dispatch and information telephone: +34 922 440 825.

Rates updated as of November 11, 2026.

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Tips for getting to and from SPC

Going to the airport

Leave earlier than you think you need to: La Palma airport is 8 km from La Palma. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at SPC.

Leaving the airport

After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
Looking for the taxi rank, the train station or the rental desks, or meeting someone? See the SPC airport map and share a meeting point.
Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at SPC.
Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near SPC.

Content written by German Giudici

Creator of the Aeropuertos del Mundo website network since 2007.

Getting to and from La Palma airport