Travel Guide: Barcelona To Canary Islands

If you're planning a trip from Barcelona to the Canary Islands, you have a few options. The fastest way to travel is by plane, with the journey taking around 4-5 hours and costing between $60 and $380. There are direct flights available, and popular airlines for this route include Vueling and Ryanair. If you're looking for a cheaper option, consider travelling by train and car ferry, which takes around 43 hours and costs between $170 and $950. Alternatively, you can take a ferry directly from Cadiz or Huelva, which takes over 30 hours.

Travel by plane

There are several airlines that offer flights from Barcelona to the Canary Islands. The most popular airlines for this route are Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia Express, Air Europa, and Binter Canarias. Flights are available to various airports in the Canary Islands, including Tenerife North Airport (TFN), Tenerife South Airport (TFS), and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

The cheapest way to fly from Barcelona to the Canary Islands is usually with Vueling Airlines, with prices starting at $21 for a one-way flight. The cheapest days to fly are typically in January, with prices ranging from $50 to $95. The most expensive month to fly is usually August.

The fastest nonstop flight from Barcelona to the Canary Islands takes around 3 hours 25 minutes. Direct flights are available daily.

When booking your flight, you can choose from different fare types depending on the airline. For example, Ryanair offers basic fares, while Vueling offers Basic, Optima, or Time Flex tickets. Be sure to check the baggage allowances and restrictions for each airline, as they may vary.

• Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tenerife North Airport (TFN): Departure at 11:50 AM, arrival at 4:55 PM
• Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): Departure at 6:00 PM, arrival at 1:05 AM
• Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tenerife North Airport (TFN): Departure at 5:10 PM, arrival at 7:35 PM
• Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tenerife North Airport (TFN): Departure at 7:20 AM, arrival at 9:50 AM

Travel by train

To travel from Barcelona to the Canary Islands by train, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, and then another train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Cadiz. From Cadiz, you will need to take a car ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This route can take over 43 hours and cost between $170 and $950.

Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Huelva, and then a train from Huelva to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, followed by another train to Barcelona-Sants. This route also involves taking a car ferry from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Travel by car ferry

If you're planning to travel from Barcelona to the Canary Islands by car ferry, there are a few different routes you can take. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you plan your journey:

Option 1: Barcelona to Cádiz to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

• Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.
• From Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, take another train to Cadiz.
• Once you arrive in Cádiz, you can take the car ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Option 2: Barcelona to Huelva to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

• Drive from Barcelona to Huelva.
• From Huelva, take the car ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Option 3: Barcelona to Estepona to Cádiz to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

• Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estepona.
• From Estepona, take another bus to Cádiz.
• Once you arrive in Cádiz, take the car ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Please note that the ferry journey can take a significant amount of time, ranging from around 30 to 40 hours. Additionally, make sure to check the schedules and book your tickets in advance to ensure a smooth journey.

Travel by car

To travel from Barcelona to the Canary Islands by car, you will need to take a car ferry from mainland Spain to the islands. Here are the different routes you can take:

• Drive from Barcelona to Huelva, and then take the car ferry from Huelva to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• Drive from Barcelona to Cádiz and take the car ferry from Cádiz to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
• Drive from Barcelona to Estepona, take the bus from Estepona to Cádiz, and then take the car ferry from Cádiz to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The Canary Islands consist of seven main islands: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. Tenerife is the only island with two airports: Tenerife North (TFN) and Tenerife South (TFS). Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is located between the white-sand beaches of the south and the island's capital, Las Palmas. Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) is in the middle of the island, near the capital of Puerto del Rosario. César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is named after the island's celebrated artist and is located near the capital of Arrecife. La Palma (SPC) is a 10-minute drive from the island's capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma. La Gomera Airport (GMZ) is served by just one airline, Binter Canarias, flying to/from Tenerife (TFN) or Gran Canaria (LPA). El Hierro is the most difficult island to reach; El Hierro Airport (VDE) can be reached by flying Binter Canarias or CanaryFly from Tenerife (TFN) or Gran Canaria (LPA).

Travel by bus

To travel from Barcelona to the Canary Islands by bus, you can take one of the following routes:

Route 1: Barcelona to Palos de la Frontera to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

• Take the bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Palos de la Frontera.
• From Palos de la Frontera, take the bus to Huelva Central Bus Station.
• At Huelva, take the car ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Route 2: Barcelona to Estepona to Cádiz to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

• Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estepona.
• From Estepona, take the bus to Cádiz.
• At Cádiz, take the car ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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