Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Lanzarote, Spain
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Lanzarote from Quebec City and Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Lanzarote usually run between $1200 and $1800. The best fare spotted recently is $801 (about 39% below the typical price).
Lanzarote is the northeasternmost of Spain's Canary Islands, off the coast of Africa, shaped by centuries of volcanic eruptions into a landscape of black lava fields, cinder cones, and whitewashed low villages. The artist Cesar Manrique left his mark everywhere, blending buildings into the rock. With warm water, quiet beaches, and scenery unlike anywhere else in Europe, it rewards anyone curious enough to wander off the resort strip. Come see how an island grows out of fire!
When to go
Lanzarote is mild year round, one of its biggest draws. Winter highs sit around 20 to 22 C, a welcome escape from Quebec cold, while summer stays warm but rarely brutal thanks to the trade winds. Spring and autumn are ideal, with pleasant heat and thinner crowds. Rain is scarce anytime. July and August bring the most European holidaymakers and higher prices, so shoulder season is the sweet spot.
Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal
There is no nonstop from Quebec or Montreal. Expect two connections: fly from YQB or YUL to a European hub such as Madrid, Lisbon, or London, then onward to Arrecife (ACE). Transatlantic legs are usually overnight, so you land in Europe the next day and continue the same afternoon. Budget a long travel day. Booking the Canaries leg with a Spanish or European carrier out of Madrid often gives the smoothest same-day connection.
What to see and do
- Walking the surreal fire mountains of Timanfaya National Park by guided coach
- Visiting Cesar Manrique's home built inside volcanic lava bubbles
- Swimming at the golden Papagayo beaches near Playa Blanca
- Touring the Jameos del Agua lava tube and its hidden saltwater lake
Good to know before you go
Getting around is easiest by taxi and the intercity bus network (guaguas), which links the main towns and beaches affordably. Ride-hailing like Uber and Bolt is barely present, so line up taxis at stands or by phone. Distances are short, so a taxi day still stays reasonable. The currency is the euro and cards are accepted almost everywhere; keep a little cash for small cafes. Spanish is the language, though tourist areas manage English. Tap water is technically safe but tastes heavily of desalination, so most people drink bottled. Tipping is modest, rounding up is plenty.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.