Written by Celine Fournier, David Garcia, Javier Garcia
31/08/2025
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La Palma is served by La Palma Airport (SPC), located south of Santa Cruz de La Palma, and the main ferry port, also situated in Santa Cruz de La Palma. The island's public bus network, Transportes Insular La Palma (TILP), provides connections across many towns and some tourist areas.
By Air:
Direct flights connect La Palma Airport (SPC) to several European and Spanish cities via airlines such as Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor, EasyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways, Vueling, and Iberia.
Flights from Madrid to La Palma typically take around 2.5 hours, with indicative round-trip costs ranging from $99 to $350.
From Germany, flight times are approximately 4 hours.
For travelers from the UK, direct flights can take about 4 to 4.5 hours, with return fares starting from approximately £98-£109.
Connecting flights, often via Madrid or other Canary Islands like Tenerife (TFN/TFS) or Gran Canaria (LPA), are also common.
Inter-island flights from Tenerife or Gran Canaria to La Palma, operated by Binter Canarias and CanaryFly, have a short travel time of about 30-40 minutes and indicative round-trip costs between $55 and $125.
By Ferry:
Ferries regularly connect La Palma's port in Santa Cruz de La Palma with other Canary Islands.
From Tenerife, services depart frequently from Los Cristianos, operated by Naviera Armas and Fred Olsen Express. Fast ferries complete the journey in approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, with foot passenger tickets starting around €40-€52.
Ferries from La Gomera to La Palma take about 2 hours and 15 minutes, with tickets starting from around €33.29.
Connections from Gran Canaria take roughly 8 hours and 15 minutes.
Direct ferry services from mainland Spain (e.g., Cadiz) to La Palma are available but less frequent and involve a long journey, typically around 56 hours. These routes are primarily utilized by those wishing to transport a vehicle.
Car Rental:
Renting a car is widely considered the most convenient way to explore the island thoroughly, allowing for flexible travel to various landscapes and attractions.
Public Bus (TILP):
The island's bus service connects the airport (Line 500) to Santa Cruz de La Palma and links major towns and some tourist areas, offering an economical way to get around.
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