How Long Is the Flight to Fuerteventura?

If you’re dreaming of a sun-soaked getaway on the Spanish island of Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, you might be wondering how long is the flight to Fuerteventura from the UK or Ireland.

Fortunately, plenty of flights are available from the UK and Ireland to Fuerteventura, with many airlines offering direct routes from major cities. But with such a wide variety of options, knowing exactly how long your journey will take and which airlines to choose can be tough.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the flight options available to Fuerteventura and provide an overview of the typical travel times.

Whether you’re planning a last-minute long weekend break or a longer stay on the island, we hope this information will help you make an informed decision and ensure you arrive in Fuerteventura ready to start your holiday in style.

Flight Time to Fuerteventura

The UK to Fuerteventura flight time can depend on the airport you are flying from and the weather, particularly the wind.

Obviously, the London to Fuerteventura flight time will be less than the Scotland to Fuerteventura flight time as it is a significantly shorter distance.

The Fuerteventura flight time from the UK is normally shorter than the flight back to the UK. That is because the prevailing wind is from the northeast, so you normally have a tailwind going and a headwind going back, which can significantly lengthen or shorten the flight duration by as much as 45 minutes.

Route	Scheduled Flight Time	Miles
Belfast to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 40 minutes	1855
Birmingham to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 20 minutes	1775
East Midlands to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 20 minutes	1801
Dublin to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 20 minutes	1775
East Midlands to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 20 minutes	1725
Edinburgh to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 50 minutes	1975
Gatwick to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 10 minutes	1700
Glasgow to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 40 minutes	1943
Leeds/Bradford to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 35 minutes	1876
Liverpool to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 40 minutes	1824
Luton to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 20 minutes	1765
Manchester to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 40 minutes	1824
Newcastle to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 40 minutes	1943
Shannon to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 20 minutes	1770
Stansted to Fuerteventura flight time	4 hours 15 minutes	1725

Note: The above times are the scheduled flight times, which can vary from airline to airline and are normally measured as push-back from the terminal until arrival – not take-off to landing. They can often be shorter when flying to Fuerteventura as the prevailing wind is from north to south.

Which airlines fly to Fuerteventura?

Direct flights from the UK and Ireland to Fuerteventura airport are flown by:

• British Airways (Gatwick)
• Easyjet (Gatwick, Luton, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh)
• Ryanair (Stansted, Luton, Birmingham, East Midlands, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds/Bradford, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Dublin, Shannon)
• Jet2 (Stansted, Bristol, Birmingham, East Midlands, Manchester, Leeds/Bradford, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast)
• TUI (Gatwick, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester)
• Aer Lingus (Dublin)

Which airports can I fly from to Fuerteventura?

There are many airports to fly direct to Fuerteventura from in the UK. At certain times of the year, a few other airports, such as Bournemouth, offer flights too.

Airport	Airlines
Belfast	Jet2
Birmingham	Ryanair, Jet2, TUI
Bristol	Easyjet, Jet2, TUI
Dublin	Aer Lingus
East Midlands	Ryanair, Jet2
Edinburgh	Easyjet, Ryanair, Jet2
Gatwick	British Airways, Easyjet, TUI
Glasgow	Jet2
Leeds/Bradford	Ryanair, Jet2
Liverpool	Ryanair
Luton	Easyjet, Ryanair
Manchester	Easyjet, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI
Newcastle	Ryanair, Jet2
Shannon	Ryanair
Stansted	Ryanair, Jet2

Fuerteventura Airport

Fuerteventura airport is modern and is rarely very busy. You are unlikely to find long queues to get through airport security when leaving, although, since Brexit, there are sometimes some queues on arrival since there are now border checks.

To learn about the airport (arriving, departing, car hire, airport transfers, shops, food etc) read my Fuerteventura Airport Guide.

What is the time difference between UK and Fuerteventura?

The UK and Fuerteventura are always on the same time zone, which is convenient. Visitors often get confused as they believe that Fuerteventura must be on the same time zone as mainland Spain, but that is not the case.

We had friends staying here for just over two weeks, and we arranged to pick them up at 7pm for a meal. I knocked on the door of their rental apartment at 7pm and when they opened it, they said they thought we had forgotten them and given up on us. I asked, “Why? We said we would be here at 7pm” and they replied, “but it is 8pm”.

They had been on the wrong time the whole of their stay. They said that they thought it was odd that there were so few people around when they went for a walk at what they thought was 8am every day but which was actually 7am.

Summary

Flights to Fuerteventura from Glasgow and Gatwick are quite popular choices for travelers. If you’re departing from Glasgow, you can easily find flights to Fuerteventura, including direct options. Similarly, flights from Gatwick to Fuerteventura offer convenient connections for those traveling from the London area.

The flight time from the UK to Fuerteventura varies depending on the departure airport. For instance, flights to Fuerteventura from Newcastle may have a different duration than flights from Glasgow or Gatwick.

Furthermore, if you’re departing from Bristol, the flight time to Fuerteventura may be slightly different. If you’re coming from Belfast, you’ll also find flights to Fuerteventura available.

So, whether you’re flying from Glasgow, Gatwick, Newcastle, Bristol, or Belfast, numerous options exist to reach Fuerteventura and enjoy your holiday on this beautiful Canary Island.

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