Birmingham, West Midlands to El Matorral (BHX–FUE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BHX–FUE is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Jet2, Ryanair and Britannia Airways Ltd. lead the route. The flight covers 1,771 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Jet2 | 5 | 32Q, 73H | 4h20 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 7M8 | 4h15 | – | – | – |
| BY Britannia Airways Ltd. | 2 | 7M8, 7S8 | 4h10 | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 320 | 4h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach El Matorral from Birmingham, West Midlands
| Metric | BHX→FUE | EMA→FUE | MAN→FUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHX | – | 31 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 13 | 2 | 20 |
| Flight time | 4h 10m | 4h 20m | 4h 25m |
Travel Essentials
BHX: GMT · FUE: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 6:00 PM in El Matorral.
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BHX–FUE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHX to FUE
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd., Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BHX to FUE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHX to FUE ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,771 miles (2,850 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AGP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA), Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) and Luton, Luton (LTN).