How to travel from Fuerteventura to La Palma, Spain
The distance between Fuerteventura and La Palma is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Fuerteventura to La Palma by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Palma → Fuerteventura if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Fuerteventura (FUE) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).
- Duration1h 40m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Binter Canarias
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria then Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fuerteventura and La Palma
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fuerteventura to La Palma by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 1h 40m.
The distance between Fuerteventura and La Palma is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (235 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Fuerteventura and La Palma by plane.
The quickest way to get from Fuerteventura to La Palma is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Fuerteventura and La Palma is to fly which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fuerteventura and La Palma. We recommend that you fly from Fuerteventura (FUE) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fuerteventura and La Palma. We recommend that you fly from Fuerteventura (FUE) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Fuerteventura and La Palma. The ferry typically takes around 10h 40m and departs twice a week.
Naviera Armas S.A. and Trasmediterránea S.A. run the ferry services between Fuerteventura and La Palma. Ferries run twice a week and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Fuerteventura and La Palma. Flights depart from Fuerteventura (FUE) and arrive at Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Fuerteventura and La Palma with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
Binter Canarias and Canaryfly fly between Fuerteventura and La Palma. Flights depart from Fuerteventura (FUE) and and arrive into Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from Fuerteventura to La Palma typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Fuerteventura (FUE) and and arrive into Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).
The closest major airport to La Palma is La Palma Airport (SPC) (SPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from La Palma. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) (TFS) and Tenerife North Airport (TFN) (TFN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Fuerteventura to La Palma. We recommend that you fly from Fuerteventura (FUE) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 1h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fuerteventura to La Palma is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fuerteventura and La Palma
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 1h 40m | €135($135) | every 30 mins | 398km (247 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 2h 35m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 471km (293 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 40m | €210($210) | twice a week | 511km (318 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 11h 40m | €165($165) | twice a week | 535km (332 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fuerteventura and La Palma
Ferry operators
Fred Olsen
Naviera Armas S.A.
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Canaryfly
Airports near La Palma
The following major airports near La Palma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
La Palma Airport (SPC)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from La Palma
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
- Distance
- 143km (89 miles) from La Palma
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from La Palma