Fuerteventura launches direct air connection with London Heathrow Airport

The airline will operate two weekly flights from the major European hub until April 2027.

Generic image of an airport runway at sunset.
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Generic image of an airport runway at sunset.

The island of Fuerteventura will have its first direct air connection to London Heathrow Airport, operated by British Airways starting on December 13.

The service, which will run until April 11, 2027, will operate twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays. This new operation marks a strategic shift, replacing the flights the airline previously conducted from London Gatwick.
The link to Heathrow integrates the island into the airline's international network via Terminal 5, facilitating access for travelers from around the world who use this hub for connections.
The British market remains the primary source of tourists for the island. During the first half of 2026, the destination welcomed over 418,000 passengers from the United Kingdom, representing an increase compared to the previous year.

"Operating from Heathrow is a qualitative leap for Fuerteventura. It is not just an operational improvement. It is the gateway to one of Europe's main connection hubs."

the Fuerteventura Island Council Tourism Department · Official institution
This route is currently the only direct connection between London Heathrow Airport and Fuerteventura within the province of Las Palmas, strengthening the destination's position in the European market.