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El Hierro · Local Services
Ferry & Airport
El Hierro Airport (VDE)
Located 12 km northeast of Valverde near the coast. Handles inter-island flights via Binter Canarias and CanaryFly to Tenerife North (TFN, 40 min) and Gran Canaria (LPA, 50 min). Approximately 300,000 passengers annually. The runway sits at almost sea level with aircraft approaching over the Atlantic. Bus connections from Valverde available but infrequent — taxi or rental car is recommended for most visitors.
Ferry — Puerto de la Estaca
The main port, 7 km below Valverde. Naviera Armas and Fred Olsen operate services to Los Cristianos (Tenerife, 2.5 hours). 1–2 departures daily. From €45 one-way. Vehicle transport available.
Bus Network (TransHierro)
Limited bus service connecting Valverde–La Frontera–La Restinga–Puerto de la Estaca. Services are infrequent (2–5 per day on most routes). Fares from €1.50 to €5. A rental car is highly recommended for exploring the island effectively.