El Matorral to Gran Canaria Island (FUE–LPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FUE–LPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Binter Canarias and Tropic Air lead the route. The flight covers 99 miles in approximately 0h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NT Binter Canarias | 118 | AT7 | 0h40 | – | – | – |
| PM Tropic Air Also: UX | 14 | AT7 | 0h40 | – | – | UX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Gran Canaria Island from El Matorral
| Metric | FUE→LPA | ACE→LPA | EUN→LPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FUE | – | 37 mi | 99 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 146 | 181 | 6 |
| Flight time | 0h 40m | 0h 45m | 0h 45m |
Travel Essentials
FUE: WEST · LPA: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in El Matorral, it's 6:00 PM in Gran Canaria Island.
Global bus Line 60 to Las Palmas costs €2.95 and takes 25–30 minutes. Line 66 serves Maspalomas and the southern resort strip (€4.35, 40–50 min). Buses stop at the terminal forecourt.
Taxis to Las Palmas center: €25–35. To Maspalomas: €30–40. To Puerto Rico or Mogán: €40–55. All major rental car companies operate from LPA with desks in arrivals. The GC-1 motorway provides fast access in both directions.
Warm subtropical climate, similar to TFS but with more moisture due to the island's eastern exposure. Gran Canaria is nicknamed the "Continent in Miniature." The north is wetter and cooler; the south is sunnier and drier. The airport sits on the east coast. Temperatures year-round are 18–27°C with modest seasonal variation.
The main disruption risk is the Calima, a hot dusty wind from the Sahara that reduces visibility. It occurs primarily in late January–February and July–August. The airport handles this well, but diversions to Tenerife North occasionally happen during severe events.
FUE–LPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FUE to LPA
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are connected by nonstop service from Binter Canarias and Tropic Air. With 146 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FUE to LPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FUE to LPA is about 0 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 99 miles (160 km). There are approximately 146 weekly flights outbound and 149 return, totaling 295 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna, Tenerife Sur and La Palma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Bartolomé (ACE), El Aaiún (EUN) and Tenerife (TFN).