Gateway to Fuerteventura's sun-drenched volcanic landscapes.
Opened
1969
Location
El Matorral, Spain
Fuerteventura Airport (IATA: FUE, ICAO: GCFV) is an international airport located near El Matorral, on the eastern Canary Island of Fuerteventura, Spain. It serves as the primary aviation gateway to the island, handling millions of tourists annually who come to enjoy the island's beaches and warm climate.
The airport is operated by AENA, Spain's national airport authority, and has undergone significant expansion over the decades to accommodate growing tourist demand. It handles a high volume of charter and low-cost carrier flights, particularly from Northern and Central Europe during peak holiday seasons.
Fuerteventura Airport is one of the busier airports in the Canary Islands, consistently ranking among Spain's top airports by passenger volume. Its facilities include a modern terminal building capable of handling international arrivals and departures efficiently.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single main terminal building that handles both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 5 km south of Puerto del Rosario, the island's capital, and is served by public bus lines, taxis, and rental car services.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Fuerteventura include Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Jet2, TUI Airways, and Binter Canarias, among other European charter and low-cost airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Fuerteventura Airport handled over 11 million passengers in pre-pandemic peak years.
- ›The airport is operated by AENA, Spain's state-owned airport management company.
- ›It serves as a key hub for inter-island connections within the Canary Islands.
- ›The airport has a single runway with the designation 01/19.
- ›Fuerteventura is one of Spain's most popular tourist destinations, driving high seasonal traffic at the airport.
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