Rotterdam to Tenerife (RTM–TFS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RTM–TFS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. TUI fly Netherlands and Transavia lead the route. The flight covers 1,976 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR TUI fly Netherlands | 3 | 7M8 | 4h55 | – | – | – |
| HV Transavia | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tenerife from Rotterdam
| Metric | RTM→TFS | AMS→TFS | ANR→TFS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RTM | – | 28 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 32 | 2 |
| Flight time | 4h 55m | 4h 45m | 5h 5m |
Travel Essentials
RTM: CEST · TFS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rotterdam, it's 5:00 PM in Tenerife.
The Netherlands and Spain are both EU and Schengen members. Dutch citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.
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.
RTM–TFS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RTM to TFS
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia and TUI fly Netherlands. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RTM to TFS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RTM to TFS ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,976 miles (3,180 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ALC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS), Antwerp (ANR) and Eindhoven (EIN).