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Winter Flight Schedule 2026/2027 La Palma: Arrival Days, Travel Tips & Accommodation Planning

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27.12.2025

Winter Flight Schedule 2026/2027 La Palma: Arrival Days, Travel Tips & Accommodation Planning

The winter flight schedule 2026/2027 shows when the highest number of flights arrive on La Palma, which days are particularly busy, and how to plan a more relaxed arrival. Including tips on alternative routes, peak times at car rental desks, and suitable accommodation.

Winter Flight Schedule 2026/2027 to La Palma – what travellers should know now

The Winter 2026/2027 flight schedule to La Palma already makes one thing very clear: demand in the winter season is high and strongly concentrated on specific days. Direct flights from Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands and France lead to busy arrival days and intensive turnover of accommodation.

You can find the full overview with all connections here:
→ View the Winter 2026/2027 flight schedule to La Palma

Saturday & Wednesday: the busiest arrival days

Based on the current schedule, Saturday is by far the busiest arrival day:

Saturday 8 direct flights 13:55 – 16:20 ≈ 1,600+ arriving guests

Within only about two and a half hours, multiple aircraft arrive on La Palma. This usually means:
• many simultaneous check-outs & check-ins
• heavy traffic around the airport
• above-average waiting times at car rental desks

Wednesday is often similarly tight, especially due to several flights from Germany, Switzerland and Spain.

Where do most winter guests come from?

The current schedule clearly highlights the key source markets:

• Germany (Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin, Stuttgart)
• Switzerland (Zurich, Basel)
• United Kingdom (London, Manchester)
• Spain (Madrid – daily service)
• Netherlands (Amsterdam)
• France (Nantes)

Especially the combination of German, British and Spanish flights creates a very steady, but intensive, demand for accommodation throughout the winter season.

Holiday accommodation on La Palma – holiday homes, villas and apartments in winter

Secure your accommodation early – availability shrinks fast

Especially on busy arrival days like Saturday and Wednesday, demand for high-quality accommodation on La Palma is particularly high. With multiple arrivals happening at the same time, there are many turnover days and the best places get booked quickly.

If you care about location, peace and quiet, amenities or flexible arrival and departure dates, you should reserve your accommodation early.
→ Discover all accommodation on La Palma

Especially popular in winter:
→ Exclusive luxury holiday homes
→ Holiday homes with pool

Alternative route: Tenerife & Gran Canaria

If your dates are flexible, it can also be worth checking flights to Tenerife (TFN/TFS) or Gran Canaria (LPA).

From there you can reach La Palma:
• by inter-island flight (several times daily)
• by ferry (especially from Tenerife)

This option often offers:
• more flight choices
• better prices
• more flexible arrival & departure days

Quiet, personal & popular in winter: Hotel Rural Los Piratas

Hotel Rural Los Piratas in Tijarafe on La Palma – quiet, family-run accommodation with multiple units

For guests who want to secure their stay early and prefer travelling away from the big changeover days, a hotel rural can be a particularly relaxed choice.

Hotel Rural Los Piratas in Tijarafe (Arecida) offers a comparatively wide selection with 10 different accommodation units — a clear advantage in winter when many holiday homes sell out quickly.

Thanks to its family-run, personal atmosphere, the hotel combines peace, nature and authenticity with a pleasant level of social interaction. Ideal for guests who don’t want to be completely isolated, but still value a calm environment.

→ Discover Hotel Rural Los Piratas

Conclusion: combine flights and accommodation early

The Winter 2026/2027 flight schedule clearly shows:

La Palma remains a highly sought-after winter destination. If you plan early, you benefit from:

• better flight availability
• a wider selection of accommodation
• a more relaxed arrival experience

Our tip: secure your flight, reserve your accommodation early — and enjoy winter on La Palma at ease.