Flights to Fuerteventura
Discover Fuerteventura: The Windy Island
Fuerteventura is an island with a volcanic geographical structure, given the status of World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2009. With over 150 kilometers of beaches and a great place to enjoy water sports, it's easy to see why tourists return year after year. Explore Corendon Airlines' affordable and flexible Fuerteventura flights and book your flight to this magical city right away.
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Second Largest Canary Island / 100km of the coast of AfricaCurrency
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Subtropical Climate / 300 days of sunshine a yearTime Zone
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Fuerteventura is famous for its 150km of sandy beaches and emerald-green waters. It is perfect for a relaxing holiday on the beach, where secluded spots are easy to find even in the height of the summer season. For the thrill seekers among us, the island is named the windy island thanks to the perfect winds that make surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing very popular Fuerteventura holiday activities. The island offers Europe's largest area of desert and semi-desert, making the island unique in its own right. Search Corendon Airlines for the most suitable flights to Fuerteventura now and discover this beautiful city.
What Is Fuerteventura best known for?
Fuerteventura is famous for its unique landscape, sandy beaches and watersports. An island of relaxation or adventure it's entirely up to you.
Fuerteventura Beaches
Corralejo Beach
Corralejo Beach in the northern part of the island is a beautiful stretch of beach along 6 miles of coastline which borders a national park, the main beach areas around the town tend to be busy in the summer months so for a more secluded area head for the end that borders the national park where you can also take a walk through the famous Fuerteventura Dunes.
Playa Esmerelda
In the south of the island in Costa Calma, Playa Esmerelda with its golden sand beach is very popular and has always been known as a paradise beach.
Sotavento Beach
Sotavento Beach is the ultimate surfer's paradise! The beach has a low tide and a nice sea temperature. The beach has a peaceful atmosphere and an unspoiled coastline. Thanks to the ease of finding deserted areas along the coastline it's very popular with nudists.
Fuerteventura Cuisine
Majorero Cheese
Majorero Cheese a firm goat milk cheese unique to Fuerteventura. The wheels of the cheese are rubbed in olive oil, paprika or a mix of corn meal and wheat meal called gofio. They also make a smoked version. A delicious cheese that goes well with a nice white wine.
Mojo Picón
Mojo Picón is the Canary Islands signature sauce and literally eaten with anything. It’s a must at every table no matter what dinner you're enjoying. Made with olives, oil, garlic, paprika, cumin and vinegar a delicious accompaniment to any meal.
Papas Arrugádas
Papas Arrugádas, traditionally cooked potatoes cooked in super salty seawater baked until wrinkly. They are perfect when served with some of the Mojo Picón sauce.
Fuerteventura Culture
The Atalayita Arecheological Interpretation Centre
To truly immerse yourself in Fuerteventura you must visit the best-preserved archaeological site on the island, The Atalayita Arecheological Interpretation Centre. Visit the old aboriginal houses once home to the Mahos, that are built into the caves in the lava walls. The village has more than 115 archaeological buildings in the valley of Pozo Negro. There is an exhibition that tells the story of life in the town throughout history, from the exhibit you can also collect a brochure that marks the route you should follow through the village for a better understanding of the buildings you will visit. To grab a great panoramic view of the village you can climb to the top of the Atalayita.
The Museum of Miguel de Unamuno
The Museum of Miguel de Unamuno is a dedication to the life and work of the famous writer and Philosopher and can be found in Puerto del Rosario. The museum recreates a home from the 19th Century where the writer stayed. On display are personal belongings which include a period desk gifted to him by a Fuerteventura friend Ramón Castañeyra Schamann where we can only imagine he wrote some of his famous pieces, manuscripts and photographs of the writer.
The Salt Museum and Salinas del Carmen
The Salt Museum and Salinas del Carmen is an interesting place to visit giving visitors a firsthand experience of how they make salt from the ocean's waves through exhibits inside the museum and an operational saline outside. The museum has experienced guides to ensure you make the most out of your visit. The only salt pan that remains open to visitors. Don’t forget to grab yourself a packet of the salt produced here from the gift shop on your way out.
Fuerteventura Nature
Ajuy Caves
The caves are located on the west coast of Fuerteventura in the village of Ajuy. Explore the oldest rocks in the Canary Islands with black sandy beaches and volcanic landscapes. Ajuy caves, which allow you to journey back through the island’s geological history. The caves are estimated to be centuries old and created by the submarine flow of lava and sediment from when the island was formed 100 million years ago. Ajuy Caves are an example of what nature can do. A natural Monument since 1987, they are fully protected as part of the Betancuria Rural Park. The caves are extremely important and are among the 150 sites of primary geological interest in the world. An excellent site to witness.
Corralejo Natural Park
Corralejo Natural Park is 3000 hectares featuring large stretches of sand dunes and sandy white beaches. The landscape in the large park is unique and a perfect family day out. The sand dunes are the finest in the Canary Islands and a perfect place to enjoy the beautiful Canarian sunshine.
Oasis Park
A fun family day out can be found at the world-famous Oasis Park, a chance to get up close and personal with exotic animals such as Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Lemurs and Flamingos along with interactive shows with Sea Lions, Birds of Prey, Reptiles and Parrot shows. One of the best experiences you can have in the park is a walk with the Lemurs interacting with these amazing creatures. The park has restaurants where you can enjoy lunch and a souvenir shop to remind you of your day. The park is a fantastic way to spend a full day out with family and friends.
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Fuerteventura flight ticket
| Cheapest flight ticket | Airport | Flight duration | Cheapest date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne-Bonn → Fuerteventura flight ticket: 68.7 EUR |
Fuerteventura Airport | 3 hr 30 min | 12 May 2024 |
| Destination airport: Fuerteventura (FUE) | |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf - Fuerteventura flight duration | 4:35 hours |
| Munich - Fuerteventura flight duration | 4:25 hours |
| Hannover - Fuerteventura flight duration | 4:50 hours |
| Nuremberg - Fuerteventura flight duration | 4:40 hours |
| Bonn Cologne - Fuerteventura flight duration | 4:40 hours |
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Cheap flight tickets to Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura, popular all year round and welcomes tourists from all over Europe. Cheap flights to Fuerteventura can be found on the Corendon Airlines Fuerteventura ticket deals page. When booking Cheap flights to Fuerteventura we recommend booking at least two months in advance. The best place to start planning your holiday is on the Corendon Airlines website or mobile App. A tip when booking your flight ticket with Corendon Airlines to Fuerteventura is to pre book your flight seats, inflight meal and extra kilos when booking your ticket to get the best prices for your additional services.
Accommodation in Fuerteventura
There are many Fuertevenura hotels and Fuerteventura apartments spread out over the Island of Fuerteventura in the popular tourist resorts. Should you want a more relaxed holiday then we recommend staying in the south of the island where the atmosphere is more relaxed and evenings are lower key. Should you want a livelier resort and more evening entertainment then choosing a resort in the north of the island is more suited to you. Accommodation on the island can be found at affordable prices but, should your holiday be in the peak season or over holidays such as Christmas and New Year then booking your accommodation in advance will guarantee you getting the best deals for Fuerteventura accommodation.
Fuerteventura offer everything from one- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchens to allow you to be more independent to 5* luxury all-inclusive hotels Ideal for families.
Airport and Transportation
Fuerteventura Airport FUE, also known as El Mattoral Airport, is the gateway of Fuerteventura from the Canary Islands to the world. Located only 5 kilometers from Puerto del Rosario, the capital city of the island, Fuerteventura Airport FUE has a two-storey single terminal building. At Fuerteventura Airport FUE, there are banking services, playgrounds for families with children and access opportunities for the disabled.
The most convenient way to reach your hotel is via taxi, taxis can be found outside of the arrival's hall of the airport. Public buses are available with three different routes and are reasonably priced, Route 16: Puerto del Rosario-Gran Tarajal, Route 3: Puerto del Rosario-Caleta de Fuste-Las Salinas and Route 10: Puerto del Rosario-Morro Jable. For those of you who want to be more independent and a great way to see as much of the island as possible is by renting a car. Car rental companies are available in the arrival's hall however, during peak season it is advisable to book in advance to secure your vehicle.
Fuerteventura Airport Tip
When you arrive at the airport, you can take advantage of the free wireless internet service. To benefit from Fuerteventura Airport FUE internet service, you need to connect to the AIRPORT FREE WIFI AENA network. You can complete your link by logging in with your e-mail address, Facebook, LinkedIn or Aena Club Client accounts. You can send an email to [email protected] to communicate on the subject.
Fuerteventura Weather
Thanks to its location just 100km off the coast of the Sahara Desert in Africa, the island enjoys a subtropical climate with around 300 days of sunshine per year. Average temperatures are everywhere, from 20°C in January to 28°C in August; the further south of the island you go, the warmer the weather in Fuerteventura.
- Apr 20, Sat 22 Broken Clouds
- Apr 21, Sun 21 Light Rain
- Apr 22, Mon 22 Broken Clouds
- Apr 23, Tue 23 Clear Sky
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