Island Hopping — Logistics & Tips
Island Hopping is one of the best ways to experience the diversity of the Canary Islands — each island is a world of its own. The logistics are easier than you think:
By Plane
- Binter Canarias: The Canary airline connects all islands several times a day. Flight time: 25–50 minutes. Prices: 30–80 € per route (the earlier booked, the cheaper). Modern ATR-72 turboprops — reliable and punctual
- Canaryfly: Second Canary airline, similar routes, sometimes cheaper
- Booking: Directly on bintercanarias.com or canaryfly.es — here you can find multi-island tickets and resident discounts. Luggage: 20–23 kg included in the price
By Ferry
- Fred Olsen: Fast ferries (catamarans) between the islands — fast, comfortable, more expensive. Tenerife–La Gomera: 50 min., Lanzarote–Fuerteventura: 25 min.
- Naviera Armas: Larger, slower ferries — cheaper, take cars. Good for rental car transfer between islands (note: many rental contracts do not allow island hopping with the car!)
- Líneas Romero: Connection Lanzarote–La Graciosa (20 min. from Órzola)
The Most Important Ferry Connections
| Route | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Tenerife (Los Cristianos) – La Gomera (San Sebastián) | 50 min. | 5–6x daily |
| Tenerife (Los Cristianos) – La Palma (Santa Cruz) | 2.5–3 hrs. | 1–2x daily |
| Tenerife (Los Cristianos) – El Hierro (Valverde) | 2.5 hrs. | 1x daily (Fred Olsen), 3x/week (Armas) |
| Lanzarote (Playa Blanca) – Fuerteventura (Corralejo) | 25 min. | Every 30–60 min. |
| Gran Canaria (Agaete) – Tenerife (Santa Cruz) | 80 min. | 4–6x daily |
| Lanzarote (Órzola) – La Graciosa (Caleta de Sebo) | 20 min. | Every 30–60 min. |
Recommended Island Hopping Routes
- 2 Weeks Classic: Tenerife (5 days) → La Gomera (3 days) → Gran Canaria (4 days)
- 2 Weeks Adventure: La Palma (4 days) → El Hierro (3 days) → La Gomera (3 days) → Tenerife (3 days)
- 1 Week East Canary Islands: Lanzarote (3 days) → La Graciosa (1 day) → Fuerteventura (3 days)
💡 Tipp
Book Binter flights at least 2–3 weeks in advance for the best prices. The Fred-Olsen ferry Tenerife–La Gomera is ideal for a day trip: go in the morning, return in the evening. Book ferry tickets online at fredolsen.es — much cheaper than at the counter.
