Airport Taxi Guide: Taxi Ranks, Supplements and Tariffs at Spanish Airports
How to find the official taxi rank at Málaga, Alicante, Palma, Barcelona, Tenerife South and other Spanish airports, what the airport supplement is and when the night tariff applies.
At every Aena airport in Spain the official taxi rank is on the arrivals level, marked with "Taxi" signs. Licensed taxis run on a taximeter under the municipal tariff, plus a fixed airport supplement. This guide covers the nine airports amigo taxi app serves, with the rank location, the tariff, typical trips and the public transport alternative for each.
How airport taxis work in Spain
Spanish airports are operated by Aena, and every terminal has an official taxi rank at the arrivals exit. You queue, a marshal or the next driver in line takes you, and the taximeter starts when the trip begins. Taxis are licensed by the municipality where the airport sits and carry a visible licence number and tariff sheet inside the vehicle.
The fare is made up of a flagfall, a price per kilometre and supplements. Airports add a fixed supplement of a few euros. Between roughly 21:00 or 22:00 and 06:00 or 07:00, and on weekends and public holidays, the night tariff (T2) applies with a higher per-kilometre rate. Trips that leave the airport's municipality switch to the interurban tariff, which is why long transfers are quoted as ranges.
amigo taxi app shows the same tariff before you send a request. You pick the airport and the destination, see the distance and an approximate fare, and nearby licensed drivers decide whether to accept. You pay the driver in the vehicle; there is no commission or surge.
Airport by airport
Málaga Airport (AGP)
All arrivals at Málaga-Costa del Sol exit through the Terminal 3 arrivals hall. Follow the Aena "Taxi" signs; the rank is just outside on the arrivals level. Málaga taxis are white with a blue diagonal band and carry the Málaga city tariff; Marbella, Fuengirola and other coast towns are outside the city, so the interurban tariff applies for part of the trip.
Cercanías C1 train to Málaga centre and Fuengirola
- Flagfall
- €1.88
- Per km, day (T1)
- €1.05
- Per km, night (T2)
- €1.29
- Airport supplement
- €5.50
- Night tariff hours
- 22:00–06:00, weekends and public holidays
- • Ignore anyone offering a "taxi" inside the terminal; official drivers wait at the rank only.
- • Ask for the printed receipt (recibo) at the end; it shows the licence number and the tariff applied.
- • Most Málaga taxis accept cards, but say so before setting off.
Alicante Airport (ALC)
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández has a single terminal. The rank is directly outside the arrivals hall on the ground floor (planta 0), signposted "Taxi". Trips to Benidorm and the other main resorts use zone-based fixed fares set by the municipality, so the price is predictable.
C-6 bus to Alicante centre; Alsa coach to Benidorm
- Flagfall
- €2.00
- Per km, day (T1)
- €1.23
- Per km, night (T2)
- €1.39
- Airport supplement
- €4.25
- Night tariff hours
- 22:00–06:00, weekends and public holidays
- • Zone fares to Benidorm, Torrevieja and Calpe are printed on the tariff sheet in the taxi; check the figure before you start.
- • Luggage in the boot is included in the fare; there is no per-bag charge at Alicante.
- • Night tariff applies from 22:00 and on weekends and public holidays.
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Taxis wait outside the arrivals hall on the ground floor of Palma's single terminal, following the "Taxi" signs. In July and August the queue can be long during evening arrival waves, but marshals load several taxis at a time and it moves quickly. Palma city has its own tariff; the rest of Mallorca is interurban.
A1 bus to Palma centre, A2 to Playa de Palma
- Flagfall
- €3.50
- Per km, day (T1)
- €1.10
- Per km, night (T2)
- €1.30
- Airport supplement
- €4.50
- Night tariff hours
- 21:00–07:00, weekends and public holidays
- • Have your hotel's full name and town ready; many resort hotels share similar names.
- • The queue is longest around 22:00–01:00 in summer; the A1 and A2 buses are a fallback.
- • Card payment is widely accepted, but ask before the trip starts.
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
Ibiza has one terminal. The rank is outside arrivals, a few metres from the exit doors. On summer nights the queue can be long because the whole island shares one taxi tariff set by the Consell Insular and demand peaks late. The L10 and L9 buses are the alternative.
L10 bus to Ibiza town, L9 to San Antonio
- Flagfall
- €3.65
- Per km, day (T1)
- €1.15
- Per km, night (T2)
- €1.40
- Airport supplement
- €4.00
- Night tariff hours
- 21:00–07:00, weekends and public holidays
- • Late-night queues in summer can exceed 30 minutes; sending a request in the app while you wait for luggage helps.
- • Taxis to San Antonio or Santa Eulalia cross the island; the quoted figure is a range.
- • Check that the meter is running from the start of the trip.
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Terminal 1: the rank is outside the arrivals level (planta 0). Terminal 2: ranks outside T2B and T2C. Barcelona taxis are black and yellow and run on the Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona tariff, with a €21 minimum from the airport and a fixed €46 fare to the cruise port. Sitges, Salou and the Costa Brava are outside the AMB and use the interurban tariff.
Aerobús to Plaça Catalunya, R2 Nord train, Metro L9
- Flagfall
- €2.80
- Per km, day (T1)
- €1.35
- Per km, night (T2)
- €1.66
- Airport supplement
- €4.60
- Night tariff hours
- T2: 20:00–08:00, weekends and public holidays
- • Confirm which terminal you land at; T1 and T2 are 4 km apart and have separate ranks.
- • The €21 minimum applies to every trip from the airport, even short ones to El Prat or Castelldefels.
- • Card payment is compulsory for Barcelona taxis; the receipt is printed on request.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The rank at Tenerife Sur is directly outside the arrivals hall. There is no Uber or Cabify on Tenerife, so official taxis are the standard option. The airport is in Granadilla de Abona; Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos are short interurban trips of 20–25 minutes.
TITSA bus 111 to Costa Adeje, 343 to Puerto de la Cruz
- Flagfall
- €3.15
- Per km, day (T1)
- €0.95
- Per km, night (T2)
- €1.10
- Airport supplement
- €3.00
- Night tariff hours
- 22:00–06:00, weekends and public holidays
- • Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas are 20–25 minutes; do not accept offers of a "private transfer" in the terminal.
- • For Puerto de la Cruz in the north, budget for a 90-minute interurban trip.
- • Most drivers accept cards, but carry some cash for smaller towns.
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The rank at Gran Canaria is outside the arrivals level, signposted from the baggage hall. The airport belongs to the municipality of Telde; Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés and the southern resorts are interurban trips, so the app quotes a range rather than a fixed figure.
Global bus 60 to Las Palmas, 66 to Maspalomas
- Flagfall
- €3.00
- Per km, day (T1)
- €0.90
- Per km, night (T2)
- €1.05
- Airport supplement
- €3.00
- Night tariff hours
- 22:00–06:00, weekends and public holidays
- • Say the exact resort: Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, Meloneras and San Agustín are neighbours but different drop-off points.
- • Global bus lines 60 and 66 are the cheaper alternative for solo travellers.
- • Ask for the receipt; it includes the interurban tariff reference.
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
Lanzarote's Terminal 1 handles international flights; the rank is outside the arrivals hall. Terminal 2 serves inter-island flights and has its own smaller rank. The island-wide tariff is set by the Cabildo and there are no ride-hailing apps on the island. Puerto del Carmen is only about 10 km away.
Intercity bus 161 to Puerto del Carmen, 22/23 to Arrecife
- Flagfall
- €3.20
- Per km, day (T1)
- €0.95
- Per km, night (T2)
- €1.15
- Airport supplement
- €2.50
- Night tariff hours
- 22:00–06:00, weekends and public holidays
- • Puerto del Carmen is a short trip; Playa Blanca in the south and Costa Teguise in the north take 25–35 minutes.
- • Bus 161 is a good alternative to Puerto del Carmen if the queue is long.
- • Card acceptance is common but not universal; ask first.
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
The rank at Fuerteventura is outside the arrivals hall, next to the bus stop. Distances on the island are long: Corralejo is about 40 km to the north and Morro Jable more than 80 km to the south, both on the interurban tariff. Check the approximate fare in the app before you send the request.
Tiadhe bus 3 to Puerto del Rosario/Caleta de Fuste, 10 to Morro Jable
- Flagfall
- €3.10
- Per km, day (T1)
- €0.90
- Per km, night (T2)
- €1.10
- Airport supplement
- €2.50
- Night tariff hours
- 22:00–06:00, weekends and public holidays
- • Corralejo and Morro Jable are long trips; compare the approximate fare in the app with the Tiadhe bus if you travel alone.
- • Caleta de Fuste is only 10 minutes away and is the cheapest resort transfer.
- • Carry cash; some island drivers do not take cards.
Estimates are calculated from the published 2026 tariff (flagfall + distance × per-km rate + airport supplement). The meter is the final reference; the app shows the live figure for your route.
Check your route before you land
Pick the airport and your destination to see the distance and an approximate fare from the official tariff. Then send a request to nearby licensed drivers through amigo taxi app.
Open all destinations (85)Tips that apply at every airport
Use the official rank
Only board at the signposted taxi rank. People offering a taxi or private transfer inside the terminal are not licensed drivers.
Luggage
Standard luggage in the boot is included in the fare at all nine airports. Only a few municipalities charge a small per-item supplement for bulky items.
Receipts
Every licensed taxi prints a receipt with the licence number, the distance and the tariff applied. Ask for it if you need to claim expenses or raise a complaint.
Card payment
Card terminals are compulsory in Barcelona and common everywhere else. Confirm before departure and carry some cash on the islands.
Night tariff
The night or holiday tariff raises the per-kilometre rate by roughly 15–25 %. It starts at 21:00 or 22:00 depending on the airport and applies all day on Sundays and public holidays.
Airport taxi FAQ
Where is the taxi rank at Spanish airports?
At every Aena airport the official rank is on the arrivals level, directly outside the arrivals hall and marked with "Taxi" signs. At Barcelona there are separate ranks for Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
How much is the airport supplement for a taxi in Spain?
Each municipality sets its own supplement. In 2026 it ranges from €2.50 at Lanzarote and Fuerteventura to €5.50 at Málaga; Barcelona charges €4.60, Alicante €4.25 and Palma €4.50. It is added once per trip.
Is there a night tariff for airport taxis?
Yes. The T2 tariff applies at night, on weekends and on public holidays, with a higher per-kilometre rate. It starts at 21:00 in Palma and Ibiza, 22:00 in Málaga, Alicante and the Canary Islands, and 20:00 at Barcelona.
Can I pay for an airport taxi by card?
In Barcelona card payment is compulsory. At the other airports most taxis accept cards, but not all, so confirm with the driver before departure. You pay the driver directly; the app does not process payments.
Do I need to book an airport taxi in advance with amigo taxi app?
No. You can send a request when you land, or while you wait for your luggage. Nearby licensed drivers see the route and the approximate fare and decide whether to accept. There is no booking fee, commission or surge.