La Palma Airport (SPC): Arriving, Connecting, Getting Going

La Palma Airport, IATA code SPC, is one of the most pleasant airports in the Canary Islands — precisely because it’s small. Collect your luggage, pick up your hire car, and hit the road: in ideal conditions, the whole process takes under 30 minutes. No labyrinth of tunnels, no endless corridors, and no queueing at the exit. The airport is on the east coast in the municipality of Breña Baja, 10 minutes south of Santa Cruz de La Palma and 5 minutes north of Los Cancajos.

Airport Facilities

The airport has been modernised and is fully accessible. In the arrivals hall you’ll find:

Desks for the main car hire companies (including Cicar, PlusCar, Avis, Hertz, and Europcar)
a tourist information desk with free island maps and travel information
a cafeteria and a small supermarket for picking up essentials
free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal

Baggage claim is refreshingly quick. Even after large charter flights, you rarely wait more than 15 to 20 minutes for your luggage.

Getting from the Airport

Bus

Bus line 500 of the public transport company TILP connects the airport with Los Cancajos and Santa Cruz de La Palma roughly every 30 minutes during the day (hourly on weekends). A ticket costs around €1.50 and can be paid directly to the driver.

Taxi

The taxi rank is right outside the arrivals hall.

Approximate fares:

Santa Cruz de La Palma: approx. €15–20
Los Cancajos: approx. €10–15
Los Llanos de Aridane: approx. €50–60

Night, Sunday, and public holiday surcharges apply.

Car Hire

Car hire desks are located directly in the arrivals hall. Vehicles are collected from the multi-storey car park (levels S1/S2).

Particularly during peak season, it is best to book your hire car online several weeks in advance. Long queues at the desks are common after multiple charter flights land simultaneously.

Quick Overview: La Palma Airport

IATA	SPC – Aeropuerto de La Palma (Breña Baja)
Bus	Line 500 · Santa Cruz de La Palma & Los Cancajos · approx. €1.50 · every ~30 min during the day
Taxi	Santa Cruz approx. €15–20 · Los Cancajos approx. €10–15 · Los Llanos approx. €50–60
Hire car	Counter in the arrivals hall · Vehicle pick-up in the car park opposite the terminal

Conclusion

La Palma Airport is one of the most pleasant in the Canary Islands. Short distances, fast baggage claim, and great transport links mean your holiday gets off to a relaxed start. Bus, taxi, or hire car — all options are available right at the terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is La Palma Airport located?

The airport is located in the municipality of Breña Baja on the east coast. Santa Cruz de La Palma is about 10 minutes away, and Los Cancajos is around 5 minutes away.

Which car hire companies are at the airport?

Right in the terminal you will find Cicar, PlusCar, Avis, Hertz and Europcar. An early online reservation is especially recommended during peak season.

How long before departure should you be at the airport?

For flights to the UK or northern Europe, arriving two hours before departure is generally sufficient. For inter-island flights with Binter or Canaryfly, one to one and a half hours is usually enough.

Is there free Wi-Fi at the airport?

Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal. There is also a cafeteria, a small supermarket and a tourist information desk with free island maps.

Can you withdraw cash at the airport?

Yes. There are ATMs in the terminal. Almost all shops, restaurants and hire car providers on La Palma accept major credit and debit cards.

This article is based on the on-the-ground knowledge of the Gequo editorial team – publishers of the Reisezeit hiking guides and operators of Sunhikes.com. Last updated: May 2026

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