|
|
|
|
|
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
Airport Information
(Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain)
 Conveniently located a short distance from the capital Puerto del Rosario, and the resort of Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura's El Matorral Airport (FUE) is beautifully situated right by the ocean. A major Canary Island hub and main access point to the island of Fuerteventura, FUE Airport has convenient links to many cities in the UK, Ireland and the EU, as well as plenty of inter-island flights.
Now the 10th busiest airport in the whole of Spain, Fuerteventura Airport serves well over four million passengers annually and up to 3,000 passengers per hour at busy times. El Matorral is located just 6 km / 4 miles south of Puerto del Rosario, the island's capital. The island's main route, the FV-1, has an exit that leads directly to the airport on the FV-2, facilitating fast and comfortable access between the airport and other destinations on the island. Puerto del Rosario and the resort of Caleta de Fuste are just a few minutes away by car, along with the Fuerteventura Golf Club, the Costa de Antigua and Llano del Sol.
Book your Fuerteventura Airport Flights here - excellent discount rates available.
There is a wide range of ground transportation on offer, with plenty of local buses, commercial shuttles and taxi cabs, travelling to resorts such as Costa Calma, El Cotillo, Las Playitas and Tarajalejo. However, many visitors to Fuerteventura opt for the convenience of a rental car to free themselves from the restrictions of timetables.
Rental cars are provided by leading companies such as Avis, Europcar and Hertz, all of which have representatives and fleets at Fuerteventura Airport. Car parking facilities include a short-term and a long-term car park, with a total of 1,700 spaces and designated spaces for disabled passengers.
Fuerteventura El Matorral Airport (FUE) Information: History and Facilities
The island of Fuerteventura became an important stopover point for many planes visiting the Canary Islands during the early part of 1920s. In the 1940s, an airport opened within the island's Tefia region, although this was used solely by the military, until 1959, when it opened as an international civilian airport. However, as the airport was a fair distance from Puerto del Rosario and Puerto de Cabras, it soon became necessary to relocate it and a suitable site was found in El Matorral.
The Fuerteventura El Matorral Airport of today was officially opened in 1969 and regular flights between Las Palmas, Lanzarote and Tenerife began, along with European destinations further afield, such as Dusseldorf. The next 20 years saw many significant improvements as passenger levels soared, and by the early 1990s, more than 1.5 million people were flying in and out of El Matorral Airport each year, bringing great prosperity to Fuerteventura's now thriving tourism industry.
On the first floor you will find two Air Zone Shops, which sell a wide variety of merchandise, including confectionary. Also popular is the airport's Fuerteventura Handicrafts store, Crafts florist and the Chocolate ice cream parlour. For refreshments at the airport, popular choices include Café-Café, Cafeteria Medas and Häagen Dazs. Other facilities at Fuerteventura Airport include three ATMs, a tourist information booth, children's play area and an observation deck with good views across the runway.
Fuerteventura El Matorral Airport (FUE) Information: About Fuerteventura Tourism
Boasting the best beaches and longest history of any of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is very popular with tourists wanting to bypass the tourist 'traps' of Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife. The island is virtually devoid of modern man-made attractions, apart from La Lajita Zoo (Oasis Park) and the Baku Water Park, relying instead on its spectacular natural scenery and interesting historical heritage to entice visitors.
Highlights close to Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) include the charming capital of Puerto del Rosario, the modern resorts of Caleta de Fuste and Corralejo, the quaint fishing village and zoo of La Lajita and activities such as windsurfing and whale watching. In total, Fuerteventura is home to more than 150 different sandy beaches, with the best being around the Jandia area and including the Costa Calma and Morro Jable.
|
|
|
FUERTEVENTURA AIRPORT GUIDE...
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) Information
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) Hotels
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) Airlines, Terminals and Facilities
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) Directions and Car Rental
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) Travel, Transport and Car Parking
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) Orientation and Maps
Fuerteventura Airport Climate and Weather
More Airports Guides
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) Link Exchange
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) Links
Spain World Guide
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) Disclaimer
|
|
