Rome to Tenerife (FCO–TFS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FCO–TFS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. AeroWorld, Ryanair and Neos lead the route. The flight covers 1,876 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4 AeroWorld | 5 | 32Q | 4h45 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 2 | 73H | 4h40 | – | – | – |
| NO Neos | 1 | 737 | 4h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tenerife from Rome
| Metric | FCO→TFS | NAP→TFS | AOI→TFS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FCO | – | 123 mi | 137 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 40m | 4h 55m | 4h 30m |
Travel Essentials
FCO: CEST · TFS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 5:00 PM in Tenerife.
Both Italy and Spain are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.
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.
FCO–TFS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FCO to TFS
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Neos and AeroWorld. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FCO to TFS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FCO to TFS ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,876 miles (3,019 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AHO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Napoli (NAP) and Falconara Marittima (AN) (AOI).