Tenerife is the largest and most visited island in the Canary Islands. The island archipelago comprises seven large and six smaller islands that sit in the Atlantic Ocean around 1100km (683mi) from the Spanish mainland and 100km (62mi) from the northwest coast of Africa.
Tenerife has two international airports that receive scheduled flights from major airlines as well as seasonal and charter flights from low-cost carriers. They are served by different airlines.
Tenerife South Airport (Aeropuerto de Tenerife Sur) (TFS), previously known as Tenerife South–Reina Sofia Airport, is the larger of the two international airports.
It is located around 62km (38mi) from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and around 15km (9mi) from Playa de las Americas.
Tenerife North Airport (Aeropuerto de Tenerife Norte) (TFN), previously known as Los Rodeos Airport, is located in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, 12km (8mi) from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The most convenient route to Tenerife is by air into Tenerife South Airport (TFS), which receives daily direct flights from several cities in Spain and the capital cities of Europe, as well as connecting flights from Asia, Australasia and North America. Interisland flights use the smaller Tenerife North Airport
By sea there are frequent interisland ferry, hydrofoil and jetfoil services to all the Canary Islands.
The following are the most convenient and quickest routes to Tenerife.
Within Spain: Iberia offers the most convenient daily flights to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) from Madrid. Binter Canarias provides the most convenient flights within the Canary Islands.
Madrid to Tenerife is 3 hrs 5 min, direct flight
Gran Canaria to Tenerife is 40 min, direct flight
From United Kingdom: British Airways, Ryanair and easyJet offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Tenerife.
London to Tenerife is 4 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Manchester to Tenerife is 4 hrs 35 min, direct flight
From Ireland: Aer Lingus and Ryanair offer the most convenient flights to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Dublin to Tenerife is 4 hrs 25 min, direct flight
From France: Transavia France and Veuling Airlines offer the most convenient scheduled flights from Orly Airport (ORY) while EasyJet offers the best flights from Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Paris to Tenerife is 4 hrs 10 min, direct flight
From Germany: Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings and TUIfly offer the most convenient flights to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Berlin to Tenerife is 5 hrs 10 min, direct flight
Dusseldorf to Tenerife is 4 hrs 40 min, direct flight
Frankfurt to Tenerife is 4 hrs 45 min, direct flight
Hamburg to Tenerife is 5 hrs 5 min, direct flight
Munich to Tenerife is 4 hrs 50 min, direct flight
From United States: Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Iberia, Ryanair, American Airlines, Air Lingus and TAP Portugal offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Atlanta to Tenerife is 14 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Tenerife is 12 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Tenerife is 11 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Tenerife is 14 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
New York to Tenerife is 11 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Tenerife is 15 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Tenerife is 15 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
From Canada: British Airways, Air Lingus and Air Canada offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Toronto to Tenerife is 11 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Tenerife is 9 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Tenerife is 15 hrs, connecting flightˆ
From Australia: Qantas, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair and easyJet offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Adelaide to Tenerife is 28 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Tenerife is 29 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Tenerife is 28 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Tenerife is 27 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
Perth to Tenerife is 24 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
From New Zealand: Air New Zealand and TAP Portugal offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Auckland to Tenerife is 30 hrs 45 min, connecting flightsˆ
From Singapore: Singapore Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air France and EasyJet offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Singapore to Tenerife is 18 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes transfer time.)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is located around 62km (38mi) from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and around 15km (9mi) east of Playa de las Américas.
Taxi: Taxis (tel: +34 922 397 074) are available in front of Arrivals.
Shuttle: Many tour operators and large hotels include transfers in their packages. Hotel shuttle services are available by prior arrangement.
Bus: A frequent public bus service (tel: +34 922 531 300;www.titsa.com) runs between the airport and the city centre, as well as to all the major towns on the island.
Bus 343 connects Tenerife South Airport (TFS) with Tenerife North Airport (TFN), bus 111 links the airport with Santa Cruz, while bus 450 links Tenerife South Airport to Playa de las Américas and the town of Granadilla.
Car hire companies represented at Tenerife Sur Airport include Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and a number of local operators. Desks for these companies are located in the central hall.
Money: ATMs are also available at various points. A bureau de change kiosk is situated in the airport lobby, opposite Arrivals, and a bank is located on the ground floor of the terminal building.
Food: A selection of restaurants, bars, cafés and fast-food outlets is available before and after security.
Shopping: There is a good choice of shops at Tenerife Sur Airport, ranging from bookshop/newsagents and gift shops to fashion boutiques and electronic gadgets outlets. Duty-free is available at outlets before and after the security area.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout Tenerife Sur Airport. Fixed internet terminals are also available in the boarding area of Departures.
Public telephones are available throughout the terminal. The on-site post office is located in the public area of Departures.
Other: Other facilities at Tenerife Sur Airport include travel agencies, a chapel, a pharmacy, a children's play area and a 24-hour medical centre.
The airport is wheelchair accessible and there are lifts to take passengers to the upper level. Telephones, restaurants and toilets are all accessible,
Facilities to assist disabled passengers transiting from the aircraft to the terminal are available (tel: +34 91 321 1000). Any passengers who may require additional assistance are advised to contact their airline in advance of travel.
A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.
The best way to get around Tenerife is to hire a car. There are numerous local and international car-hire agencies located at the airports and in all major resort areas.
The established road network and clear signage makes Tenerife an easy island to get around by car and motorcycle.
Tenerife's motorway network is toll-free and connects the capital city and airports with most of the island's major resorts. Motorways and major roads are paved to a high standard. Mountain roads are often narrow and winding. There are also unpaved rural roads.
Tenerife is also excellent for cycling – many of the world's top cycle racing teams use the island to train.
Alternatively, a useful bus network links all the major towns and attractions. Taxis are generally expensive and are best for short distances only.
Information about how to get around Tenerife…
Latest update: How to get to Tenerife: 11 May, 2022
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