Köln (Cologne) to Tenerife (CGN–TFS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CGN–TFS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Eurowings lead the route. The flight covers 2,003 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 73H | 4h45 | – | – | – |
| EW Eurowings | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tenerife from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→TFS | DUS→TFS | HHN→TFS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 18 | 3 |
| Flight time | 4h 45m | 4h 40m | 4h 45m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · TFS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 5:00 PM in Tenerife.
Germany and Spain are both EU and Schengen member states. German citizens can enter Spain with a national ID card or passport. No visa, no time limit on stays, no border controls on intra-Schengen flights. Full freedom of movement applies.
For stays over 3 months, register at the local Oficina de Extranjeros or a police station (Comisaria de Policia) that handles EU registrations. You need to apply for a NIE (Numero de Identidad de Extranjero) and a green registration certificate (Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Union). Bring proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds (around EUR 6,000 in a bank account is the typical benchmark) plus health insurance. The fee is around EUR 12.
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.
CGN–TFS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to TFS
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Eurowings. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to TFS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to TFS is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,003 miles (3,224 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuerteventura, César Manrique-Lanzarote and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) and Weeze (NRN).