Helsinki (Vantaa) to Tenerife (HEL–TFS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HEL–TFS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Sunclass Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,946 miles in approximately 6h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair | 7 | 32B | 6h38-6h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
| D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. | 6 | 7M8 | 6h40 | – | – | – |
| DK Sunclass Airlines | 1 | 32B | 6h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tenerife from Helsinki (Vantaa)
| Metric | HEL→TFS | TLL→TFS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HEL | – | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 3 |
| Flight time | 6h 30m | 6h 50m |
Travel Essentials
HEL: EET · TFS: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 4:00 PM in Tenerife.
Finnish citizens enter Spain visa-free as fellow EU members. There is no limit on the length of stay. You can live, work, and study in Spain using your Finnish passport or national ID card. No registration is needed for stays under 90 days.
For stays over 90 days, register at the local Oficina de Extranjeros or police station and get a Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Union. The registration fee is EUR 12. You will need your passport or ID card, proof of employment or sufficient funds (bank statement), and health insurance or enrollment in the Spanish social security system.
Finland to Spain is one of the busiest Nordic leisure corridors. Finnair and low-cost carriers fly direct from Helsinki to Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Alicante. Your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or the newer GHIC covers emergency medical care in Spain. The euro is the currency in both countries, so no exchange needed.
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.
HEL–TFS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HEL to TFS
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Sunclass Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HEL to TFS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to TFS ranges from 6 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,946 miles (4,742 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via AAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallinn (TLL).