Playa Blanca Ferry Port

Why Playa Blanca?

Playa Blanca is the port to use if you are island-hopping between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Sitting on the southern tip of Lanzarote, it is a purpose-built resort town with beaches, a marina and plenty of restaurants – already a holiday destination in its own right, quite apart from the ferry. The crossing to Corralejo is short: about 25 minutes on the Fred Olsen Express fast craft, a little longer on conventional ferries.

What makes Playa Blanca stand out among Canary Island ferry ports is sheer frequency. Four operators – Fred Olsen Express, Naviera Armas, Balearia and Líneas Marítimas Romero – all run this crossing, and between them they offer an extremely dense timetable. On a single day checked live (17 August 2026), 32 sailings per direction were on offer – in practice this means you can generally turn up and find a departure within an hour or so, rather than planning your day around a fixed schedule.

Terminal & Location

The ferry terminal is within Playa Blanca itself, close to the town's marina and harbour front. As a resort town built around tourism, Playa Blanca has plentiful parking, restaurants and cafés within easy walking distance of the port area, so there is no need to arrive hours early with nothing to do. If you are staying elsewhere on Lanzarote, Playa Blanca is served by the island's road network from Arrecife and the main resort areas in the south.

Operators from Playa Blanca

Four ferry companies compete on this single short route, which is unusual for a crossing of this length and helps keep the timetable dense and fares competitive:

• Fred Olsen Express – runs fast catamarans on the route, the quickest option at around 25 minutes.
• Naviera Armas – the largest ferry operator in the Canary Islands, also the operator for Lanzarote's longer routes to Gran Canaria and the mainland.
• Balearia – a major Spanish operator also serving the Playa Blanca–Corralejo crossing.
• Líneas Marítimas Romero – a smaller, local Canary Islands operator on the same route.

Frequency & Fares

Combined across all four operators, Playa Blanca sees up to 30 or more sailings a day in each direction – a live check on 17 August 2026 counted 32 connections per direction on that single day. Fares vary by operator and date; a live check of Fred Olsen Express on 31 August 2026 found a foot-passenger fare of around €33.50 per person. Vehicle fares are quoted separately by length, so compare live prices for your exact travel date and vehicle.

Onward Travel from Playa Blanca

On arrival in Corralejo, you are on the northern tip of Fuerteventura, close to the Isla de Lobos nature reserve just offshore. If you are staying in Playa Blanca before or after your crossing, the town's beaches, marina and restaurant strip make it an easy base, and the rest of southern Lanzarote is a short drive away.

FAQ

Where does the Playa Blanca ferry go?

The Playa Blanca terminal serves the crossing to Corralejo on Fuerteventura – Lanzarote's short island-hop route. For Gran Canaria or mainland Spain, you need Arrecife instead.

How long is the crossing to Corralejo?

About 25 minutes on the Fred Olsen Express fast craft, or roughly 35 minutes on conventional ferries.

Which operators sail from Playa Blanca?

Fred Olsen Express, Naviera Armas, Balearia and Líneas Marítimas Romero all serve this route.

How frequent are sailings?

Very frequent – a live check found 32 sailings per direction on a single day, and combined schedules typically run to 30 or more crossings a day.

How much does it cost?

A live-verified Fred Olsen Express fare was around €33.50 per person for a foot passenger. Fares vary by operator, date and fare type – check live prices for your dates.