How to get from Huelva to Fuerteventura by ferry

Fuerteventura, the second-largest island of the Canary Islands, is full of beautiful surprises, sandy beaches, water sports and diverse wildlife. There are plenty of ways to get to Fuerteventura and witness its magic, even if you haven’t reached the Canaries archipelago just yet.

The port of Huelva in mainland Spain is an ideal starting point for traveling to Fuerteventura by ferry and getting in the right mood for your holidays. After all, sailing to an island instead of flying feels more right, doesn’t it?

On Ferryhopper, you can read all about the Huelva - Fuerteventura indirect route, compare all available ferry connections and book your tickets to Fuerteventura hassle-free!

 Taming the winds of Fuerteventura

Port of Huelva: the beginning of your ferry trip

The port city of Huelva is located in the southwest of Spain, in the region of Andalusia. Not only is it an ideal destination when traveling through mainland Spain, with its various monuments and attractions, but it’s also connected to the Canaries by ferry.

You can visit Huelva by train, bus or car via neighboring Spanish cities. If you wish to travel by plane, there are flight connections to the airport of Seville, which is about 1 hour from the city center of Huelva. That’s a convenient option, whether you’re traveling from a different Spanish airport or abroad.

Reaching the port of Huelva to travel to Fuerteventura is fairly easy. Most travelers choose to get there by car, taxi or bus, as certain vacation resorts are not close to the port.

Stunning sunset at the Rio Tinto Pier in Huelva

Huelva - Fuerteventura: ferries, routes and schedules

The indirect route from Huelva to Fuerteventura is available weekly and includes a layover on the island of Gran Canaria. Usually, you can find ferry connections every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, operated by Naviera Armas, Fred. Olsen Express and Trasmediterránea.

Tip: as ferry timetables are subject to change, you can always find real-time information about ferries to Fuerteventura on our fare search engine and plan your trip online!

Depending on the day of the week, ferries from Huelva to Gran Canaria depart either at noon, 16:00 or just before midnight. The duration of the crossing is around 30-36 hours.

Once you get to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, there are two options, depending on the combination of crossings you’ve chosen. You either have to wait at the port before resuming your trip to Fuerteventura with a different ship or go to another Gran Canaria port and switch ferries there.

Layovers in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria vary in duration, ranging from 45 minutes to 24 hours. Since it’s the capital of the island, you can find plenty of visitor amenities and accommodation. Make sure to add our Gran Canaria travel guide to your reading list and learn how to make the most of your time there.

And at last, ferries to Fuerteventura from Gran Canaria arrive either at the port of Morro Jable or Puerto del Rosario. If you wish to make your trip shorter, the fastest ferry connection is the one to Morro Jable.

Good to know: occasionally, there are indirect ferry routes that include a layover in Tenerife instead of Gran Canaria. At the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, you have to switch ferries there and travel to Fuerteventura from there.

Caleta de Fuste, one of the most popular resorts on the island

Book ferry tickets to Fuerteventura from Huelva online

On Ferryhopper, you can book ferry tickets to the Canaries! Compare Spanish ferry schedules, companies and prices, find the best combination of connections and plan your trip to Fuerteventura online!

Tip: there’s a lot to learn about island hopping in the Canaries. Make sure to read our guide and visit the Canaries like a pro!