Madrid to Tenerife (MAD–TFN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Madrid to Tenerife
11 carriers, 267 flights/week nonstop.
11 Airlines
267 Flights/wk
1,101 mi
2h 27m nonstop
-1h behind
18 1-stop hubs
MAD–TFN is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, avianca and Binter Canarias lead the route. The flight covers 1,101 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MAD–TFN service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| IB Iberia | 56 | 32A, 32Q | 2h27-2h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AV avianca | 35 | 32A, 32Q | 2h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| NT Binter Canarias | 28 | 295 | 2h44-2h50 | – | – | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 25 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h50-2h55 | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa | 25 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h47-2h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 21 | 32A, 32Q | 2h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| FB Bulgaria Air | 21 | 32A, 32Q | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 20 | 32A, 32Q | 2h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 18 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AD Azul | 11 | 73H | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 32Q | 2h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to TFN direction.
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41
Nonstop flights
267
Outbound / wk
232
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to TFN.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Tenerife from Madrid
Nearby airports with service to Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport.
| Metric | MAD→TFN | ZAZ→TFN | VLC→TFN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 155 mi | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 267 | 4 | 18 |
| Flight time | 2h 27m | 3h 5m | 3h |
Zaragoza (ZAZ) to Tenerife flights · Valencia (VLC) to Tenerife flights · Bilbao (BIO) to Tenerife flights
Airports within 200 miles of MAD with service to Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Tenerife is 1 hour
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MAD: CET · TFN: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 5:00 PM in Tenerife.
MAD: CET · TFN: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 5:00 PM in Tenerife.
Distance & Flight Time
1,101 mi / 1,772 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m to 2h 55m.
Getting to MAD
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).
Facts
MAD–TFN Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Madrid to Tenerife route.
Route details
Distance1,101 mi / 1,772 km
Flight time2h 27m to 2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)11
Weekly flights267 out / 232 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: MAD
Full nameAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MAD to TFN flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport take approximately 2h 27m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,101 miles.
11 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, Royal Air Maroc, avianca, Finnair, ITA Airways, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Bulgaria Air, Iberia, Binter Canarias and Air Europa.
There are approximately 267 nonstop flights per week from MAD to TFN. The return direction has about 232 weekly flights.
Tenerife is 1 hour behind Madrid.
Yes, return flights from TFN to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
TFN, Los Rodeos, sits at 620m elevation in the interior near La Laguna and Santa Cruz. It handles domestic routes, primarily from mainland Spain, and is subject to fog and low cloud that other Canary airports rarely see. TFS, Reina Sofía in the south, handles most international charter and scheduled traffic and has a more stable operating environment. If you are staying in the south of the island, TFS is the more convenient arrival point. For Santa Cruz and La Laguna, TFN is closer.
Iberia and Vueling are the primary operators on MAD–TFN, with combined departures most days of the week. Binter Canarias also operates interisland connections through TFN but does not fly the Madrid route directly. Combined MAD–TFN frequency typically runs 3–6 departures per day depending on the season, with more capacity added in winter when demand from Madrid to the Canaries peaks. Ryanair and Vueling also operate MAD to TFS, which competes for the same passenger base.
TFN sits in a valley prone to orographic cloud and fog, particularly in winter and spring when northeastern trade winds push moisture against the northern slopes of Teide. Diversions from TFN to TFS do occur, though they are not an everyday event. When TFN is below minimums, inbound flights holding fuel for an alternate will divert to TFS, leaving passengers to arrange road transport across the island. Checking TFN METAR data before departure is useful on days with a significant cloud forecast.
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.