London to Fuerteventura flights

How long is the flight from London to Fuerteventura?

It takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to fly direct from London to Fuerteventura.

What documentation do I need to fly to Fuerteventura from London?

As Fuerteventura is part of Spain, you'll just need a passport and no visa is required.

Is there a time change from London to Fuerteventura?

Fuerteventura is in the same time zone as the UK (GMT).

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Fuerteventura?

There's little seasonal change throughout the year in Fuerteventura. High summer is the best time for swimming and visiting the beach, but even in the depths of winter, you'll often enjoy temperatures near 20°C. Pack the sun cream, swimming costume and perhaps a light jacket for the evenings.

Three airlines offer direct flights to Fuerteventura. They're all known for offering great-value flights:

• easyJet, one of Europe's most popular budget carriers.
• Ryanair, offering great fares to Fuerteventura and many other destinations.
• Thomas Cook Airlines, with frequent departures.

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• January is one of the best times to go for avoiding the crowds, and it's usually still pleasantly mild.
• June offers a great combination of warm weather and is just before the busy period. This can be a great time for outdoor exploring and hiking.
• September is similarly ideal if you want a balance of off-season and warm weather.
• August has the warmest weather and so is the ideal time to visit for hitting the pool, beach and relaxing in the sunshine.

Two airports offer direct flight connections between London and Fuerteventura: Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN). Each of them has a choice of transport options for reaching them and depend on your chosen airline.

Useful Information about Gatwick Airport

One of the UK's major air hubs and easily reached from the middle of London. As always, leave lots of time before your flight to be sure, especially when travelling by road but also to allow for rail delays.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – travel on the Gatwick Express from Victoria in just 30 minutes.
• By coach – from Victoria Coach Station, it's around 90 minutes to the airport.
• By taxi – allow around two hours to be safe.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi access for 90 minutes, a great selection of shops and places to eat, baby changing facilities, outdoor smoking areas.

Useful Information about Stansted Airport

It's also easy to get to Stansted from Central London, with the train from Liverpool Street generally being the fastest.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – around 50 minutes from Liverpool Street.
• By coach – take the A20 service from Victoria Coach Station or the A21 from Liverpool Street. The coaches run every 30 minutes between 6am and 2am, and take around 90 minutes to reach the airport.
• By taxi – allow around 90 minutes at least.

Services: open 24 hours a day, four hours of complementary Wi-Fi, many shops and restaurants, baby changing points, outdoor smoking zones.

Fuerteventura Airport sits conveniently at the east-central coast of the island. It's easy to get to the capital or any other part of Fuerteventura once you arrive here.

Useful Information about Fuerteventura Airport

Fuerteventura Airport is a short distance from the island's capital, Puerto del Rosario, making transfers very simple upon your arrival.

How to get to Puerto del Rosario:

• By taxi, hire car or private transfer – at only around seven minutes' drive to the capital, transfers are both cheap and very fast.

Services: generally open between 7:30am and 11pm, free and unlimited Wi-Fi, the usual selection of shops and plenty of places to eat, smoking areas available outside the terminals, plus one open-air one inside and one after security.

• Climb the mighty Tindaya Mountain and see the stunning bird sanctuary.
• Spend the day at the Oasis Park zoo, a family favourite.
• Visit popular beaches including Playa de Cofete and Playa de la Concha.
• Take the kids to Acua Water Park.