Zaventem to Tenerife (BRU–TFS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BRU–TFS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. TUI fly Belgium, Brussels Airlines and Transavia lead the route. The flight covers 1,923 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB TUI fly Belgium | 13 | 7M8 | 4h21-5h | – | – | – |
| SN Brussels Airlines | 7 | 320 | 4h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HV Transavia | 6 | 73H | 4h25-4h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tenerife from Zaventem
| Metric | BRU→TFS | ANR→TFS | CRL→TFS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRU | – | 20 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | 2 | 7 |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 5h 5m | 4h 30m |
Travel Essentials
BRU: CEST · TFS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 5:00 PM in Tenerife.
Belgium and Spain are both EU and Schengen members. Belgian citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa or stay limit applies.
The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.
Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.
TITSA bus Line 111 serves Santa Cruz de Tenerife (€7.65, 60 min) and stops at major resort towns along the way. For Playa de las Américas or Los Cristianos, Line 111/116 runs €1.65–3 and takes 20–30 minutes.Taxis to the southern resorts cost €15–25 (15–25 min). To Santa Cruz: €40–55. All major rental car companies operate from TFS; desks are in the arrivals hall with cars in the adjacent lot. The TF-1 motorway connects the airport directly to resort zones and the capital.
Warm semi-arid climate with remarkably consistent weather year-round. The south of Tenerife averages over 3,000 hours of sunshine annually; the airport rarely sees rain. Winter temperatures hold at 18–23°C, summer at 26–30°C.
The dominant disruption risk is the Calima, a hot, dusty wind from the Sahara (typically February and July–August) that reduces visibility and occasionally causes diversions. Wind on approach can be strong due to the island's volcanic terrain creating turbulence. TFS is among the most reliable airports in Europe operationally.
BRU–TFS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRU to TFS
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) are connected by nonstop service from TUI fly Belgium, Brussels Airlines and Transavia. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BRU to TFS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRU to TFS is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,923 miles (3,095 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gran Canaria, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Antwerp (ANR), Charleroi (CRL) and Eindhoven (EIN).