Edinburgh to El Matorral (EDI–FUE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR5683
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:15 AM
BST
11:55 AM
WEST
4h 40m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS745
LS Jet2.com
73H
4:10 PM
BST
8:55 PM
WEST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5684
FR Ryanair
7M8
1:05 PM
WEST T1
5:35 PM
BST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS746
LS Jet2.com
73H
9:45 PM
WEST T1
2:25 AM+1
BST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LPA Gran Canaria Island 6h 20m FRLS NTPMUX Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to El Matorral flights
STN London, Essex 6h 34m RKU2 FRLS London, Essex (STN) to El Matorral flights
DUB Dublin 6h 45m BAEIFR FR Dublin (DUB) to El Matorral flights
SVQ Seville 7h FR FRIBVY Seville (SVQ) to El Matorral flights
AMS Amsterdam 7h 10m 6EAMAR HVORU2 Amsterdam (AMS) to El Matorral flights
MAD Madrid 7h 15m FRIBU2 CXCZFR Madrid (MAD) to El Matorral flights
LGW London 7h 32m U2 BYLSU2 London (LGW) to El Matorral flights
AGP Málaga 7h 40m FRLSRK VY Málaga (AGP) to El Matorral flights
PRG Prague 8h 35m FRU2 EWQS Prague (PRG) to El Matorral flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 8h 45m LHLOOS 4YDEEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to El Matorral flights
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Edinburgh to El Matorral
3 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,969 mi 4h 43m nonstop

EDI–FUE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,969 miles in approximately 4h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EDI–FUE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 4h40
LS Jet2.com 2 73H 4h45
U2 easyJet 0
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS + U2 (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EDI to FUE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EDI to FUE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,426
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach El Matorral from Edinburgh

Nearby airports with service to Fuerteventura Airport.
Metric EDI→FUE GLA→FUE NCL→FUE
Distance from EDI 41 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 2
Weekly flights 5 2 4
Flight time 4h 43m 4h 42m 4h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of EDI with service to Fuerteventura Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
El Matorral is 0 hours the same as Edinburgh.
EDI: BST · FUE: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 6:00 PM in El Matorral.
Distance & Flight Time
1,969 mi / 3,169 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 43m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.

No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 113.40 per person per day, minimum EUR 1,020.60 for any stay, as set by Spanish authorities). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. The Canary Islands and Balearic Islands are part of the Schengen zone and count toward the same 90 days.

Direct flights from London to Madrid run 2 hours 25 minutes, to Barcelona 2 hours 15 minutes, to Malaga 2 hours 50 minutes. Budget carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Wizz Air) serve dozens of UK-Spain routes from regional airports. Spain uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for short visits but an International Driving Permit (IDP) is technically required for car rental, though most rental agencies accept the UK license alone.

EDI–FUE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edinburgh to El Matorral route.
Route details
Distance1,969 mi / 3,169 km
Flight time4h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
Destination: FUE
IATA / ICAOFUE / GCFV
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Passengers/yr6.4M
Elevation85 ft / 26 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EDI to FUE flights.
Nonstop flights from Edinburgh Airport to Fuerteventura Airport take about 4h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,969 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from EDI to FUE: Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Gran Canaria, London Stansted and Dublin.
Yes, return flights from FUE to EDI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GLA and NCL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EDI to FUE

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EDI to FUE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EDI to FUE is about 4 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,969 miles (3,169 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gran Canaria, London Stansted and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Glasgow (GLA) and Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (NCL).