Leeds, West Yorkshire to El Matorral (LBA–FUE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LBA–FUE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,861 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 7M8 | 4h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach El Matorral from Leeds, West Yorkshire
| Metric | LBA→FUE | MAN→FUE | LPL→FUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LBA | – | 44 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 20 | 4 |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 4h 25m | 4h 20m |
Travel Essentials
LBA: GMT · FUE: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Leeds, West Yorkshire, it's 6:00 PM in El Matorral.
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LBA–FUE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LBA to FUE
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LBA to FUE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LBA to FUE ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,861 miles (2,995 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CDG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Liverpool (LPL) and Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA).