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Checked against fredolsen.es on 10 November 2026
The Playa Blanca to Corralejo ferry takes 25–35 minutes with Fred. Olsen Express.
Are you planning to hop across from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura? The Playa Blanca to Corralejo ferry links the two islands, and Fred. Olsen Express is the operator listed for this route on Ferryu.
The journey between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura takes 25 minutes by fast ferry or 35 minutes by conventional ferry, with up to 12 daily departures to choose from. You can compare sailings on Ferryu.
Photo: Sebastian Schuster / UnsplashFrom the operator
On the Lanzarote - Fuerteventura route, there are three accommodation options for pets: Pet carrier, Pet sofa and Pet rooms.
Opens Direct Ferries, a ferry booking site. Or book direct with Fred. Olsen Express.
Fred. Olsen Express offer up to 12 daily departures, so you have a good choice of times. If you pick a fast ferry, the journey between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura takes 25 minutes. On a conventional ferry, it takes 35 minutes.
Travelling with your pet? On the Lanzarote to Fuerteventura route, Fred. Olsen Express offer three accommodation options for pets, one of which is a pet carrier. It's worth checking the details with the operator before you book so you can pick the option that suits your animal best.
Book early for the best choice of sailings, and be sure to check in good time on the day.
The Playa Blanca to Corralejo ferry links the two islands, and Fred.
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.1 | 16.8 | 9.4 | 20.3 |
| February | 17.7 | 16.5 | 10.6 | 19.3 |
| March | 17.9 | 16.7 | 7.6 | 19.3 |
| April | 18.3 | 17.2 | 3.3 | 19.6 |
| May | 19.1 | 18.2 | 0.8 | 20.6 |
| June | 20.4 | 19.5 | 0.2 | 22.0 |
| July | 21.5 | 20.6 | 0.0 | 22.6 |
| August | 22.4 | 21.6 | 0.1 | 23.1 |
| September | 22.7 | 21.9 | 3.0 | 23.0 |
| October | 22.2 | 21.3 | 9.2 | 23.2 |
| November | 20.8 | 19.6 | 9.3 | 22.4 |
| December | 19.3 | 18.1 | 17.6 | 21.3 |
1991–2020 averages, ERA5 via Open-Meteo, read at the grid point nearest the port (11 km away). Sea surface: 2023–2024 averages from the Open-Meteo Marine Weather API, which has no sea temperatures before late 2022.
25–35 minutes, depending on the sailing.
The journey between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura takes 25 minutes by fast ferry or 35 minutes by conventional ferry. (Fred. Olsen Express, fredolsen.es)
Up to 12 a day.
Up to 12 daily departures. (Fred. Olsen Express, fredolsen.es)
Yes.
The Buganvilla Express is a passenger-only ferry, so it does not allow vehicles on board. (Fred. Olsen Express, fredolsen.es)
The Bocayna Express fast ferry allows you to board vehicles. (Fred. Olsen Express, fredolsen.es)
Yes.
On the Lanzarote - Fuerteventura route, there are three accommodation options for pets: Pet carrier, Pet sofa and Pet rooms. (Fred. Olsen Express, fredolsen.es)
On the Lanzarote - Fuerteventura route, there are three accommodation options for pets: Pet carrier, Pet sofa and Pet rooms. (Fred. Olsen Express, fredolsen.es)
Who sails each route and how long the crossing takes.
| Route | Operator | Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Blanca to Corralejo This route | Fred. Olsen Express | 25–35 minutes |
| Los Cristianos to La Gomera | Fred. Olsen Express | About 50 minutes |
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