The cheapest and fastest ferries from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca
Cheapest price
$153
Average price
$162
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca will cost around $162 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $153.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for Playa Blanca on Thu, May 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct ferries cover the 177 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest ferries will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:30 AM5h30Las Palmas de Gran Canaria2:00 PMPlaya Blanca$1531One-way0 transfers
10:15 PM6h00Las Palmas de Gran Canaria4:15 AMPlaya Blanca$1711One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM5h30Las Palmas de Gran Canaria2:00 PMPlaya Blanca$1531One-way0 transfers
10:15 PM6h00Las Palmas de Gran Canaria4:15 AMPlaya Blanca$1711One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $66, and a ferry costs an average of $153.
Distance: 95 nautical miles (177 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$158 Average price | $113 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca:
A flight is $45 (€36) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca costing on average $158 (€128).
Other travel options to Playa Blanca take longer:
Ferry takes on average 5h 57m.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Naviera Armas S.A. | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 6h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca ferries for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOLCAN DE TAMADABA | 11:15 PM Port of Las Palmas | 6h00 | 5:15 AM Port of Arrecife | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
![]() | 8:30 AM Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 5h30 | 2:00 PM Playa Blanca | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca
Ferries from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $153 (€123) but you can travel from only $66 (€53) by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest ferry covers the 95 nautical miles (177 km) distance in 5h 30m. There are 4 sailings per week.
Distance 95 nautical miles (177 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $153 (€123) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 5h 30m |
First ferry 8:30 AM |
Last ferry 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Ferry from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Playa Blanca by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Playa Blanca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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