Long Taxi Queues at Lanzarote Airport? Don’t Let Social Media Images Worry You
If you’ve been on social media today, you’ve probably seen the latest images showing long queues of passengers waiting for taxis outside Terminal 1 at Lanzarote Airport. The accompanying headlines have suggested “chaos” at the airport, leading some people with holidays booked to understandably wonder if they should be concerned.
The photographs themselves appear to show a genuine queue at a busy moment, and there’s no denying that Lanzarote Airport can experience periods where demand for taxis briefly exceeds supply—particularly as we head into the peak summer season.
However, it’s important to remember that a photograph captures just a single moment in time.
What those dramatic images don’t show is what happens five or ten minutes later.
If you’ve visited Lanzarote before, chances are you’ve stood in one of these queues yourself, as I have. And if you ask most regular visitors or residents, they’ll tell you exactly the same thing: the queues usually move incredibly quickly. As taxis continually arrive and depart, what looks like a daunting line of people often disappears far faster than you’d expect.
This is one of the reasons it’s worth taking some social media headlines with a pinch of salt. Words like “chaos” can paint a picture of passengers being stranded for hours, when in reality many people are on their way to their accommodation within a relatively short time.
Of course, there will always be exceptions. If several flights land within a short period, or there’s an unexpected disruption, waiting times may increase. That’s simply the reality of any busy tourist destination during the summer months.
But for the vast majority of visitors, these temporary queues are just that—temporary.
If you’re travelling to Lanzarote soon, don’t let today’s images put you off or create unnecessary anxiety before you’ve even boarded your flight. The island welcomes millions of visitors every year, and while there are busy periods, the airport transport system generally keeps people moving efficiently.
For those who like complete peace of mind, pre-booking an airport transfer is always an option. But if you’re planning to jump into a taxi after landing, experience suggests that even when the queue looks long, you’ll probably be pleasantly surprised by how quickly it moves.
Sometimes a photograph tells only part of the story—and in this case, the full picture is that long taxi queues at Lanzarote Airport are nothing new, but they tend to move remarkably fast, and for most visitors, they’re rarely the cause for concern.
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