Madrid to Tenerife (MAD–TFN) — 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.
MAD–TFN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Binter Canarias and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 1,101 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AT, AV, AY, BT, CX, CZ, FB, JL, LA, PC, QR, VY | 82 | 32A, 32Q | 2h50-3h03 | – | Oneworld | AT, AV, AY, BT, CX, CZ, FB, JL, LA, PC, QR, VY |
| NT Binter Canarias | 28 | 295 | 2h55-3h | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa Also: AD, AM, AZ, EY, JU, KL, RO, SK, SV | 25 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h44-2h55 | – | SkyTeam | AD, AM, AZ, EY, JU, KL, RO, SK, SV |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tenerife from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→TFN | VLL→TFN | ZAZ→TFN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 107 mi | 155 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 493 | 2 | 5 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 50m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · TFN: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 5:00 PM in Tenerife.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–TFN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Madrid to Tenerife Norte: The Mainland's Direct Link to the Northern Island
MAD–TFN is the primary domestic air corridor connecting Madrid to the northern half of Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands. Iberia and Vueling operate the route with a combined block time of about 2 hours 30 minutes. Demand is highest in winter, when Madrid residents travel to the Canaries for warmth, and during Spanish national holidays. TFN handles the domestic Canary traffic alongside interisland services by Binter Canarias and CanaryFly. The airport sits at altitude and is subject to fog diversions to TFS in the south, a factor that makes it operationally distinct from other Spanish domestic airports.
Carrier Competition and the TFN vs. TFS Choice
Travelers to Tenerife face a two-airport choice. MAD–TFS receives a larger volume of flights overall, particularly international charters and Vueling/Ryanair low-cost services. MAD–TFN serves the domestic market and passengers heading to Santa Cruz, La Laguna, and the island's northern municipalities. Iberia's Madrid hub at Terminal 4 is the departure point for most MAD–TFN flights. The Canary Islands operate as an EU territory under a special VAT regime, and domestic Spain–Canaries routes qualify for reduced fuel surcharges relative to mainland routes. This keeps base fares on the corridor competitive year-round.