Tenerife to Cardiff (TFS–CWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TFS–CWL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. TUI Airways and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,754 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY TUI Airways | 4 | 7S8 | 3h55-4h05 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 1 | 7M8 | 4h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cardiff from Tenerife
| Metric | TFS→CWL | LPA→CWL | FUE→CWL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFS | – | 73 mi | 167 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 3h 50m | 3h 45m |
Travel Essentials
TFS: WEST · CWL: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Tenerife, it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff.
Spanish passport holders enter the UK visa-free for up to 6 months as tourists or business visitors. Since Brexit, you must use a passport. Spanish national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No minimum validity period beyond that is required.
You will pass through UK Border Force on arrival. Have your return ticket and accommodation details ready. The officer may ask about your purpose and funds. For visits under 6 months, no advance application is needed. You cannot work on a tourist entry, even unpaid volunteering in most cases.
The UK is rolling out an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. As of 2025, EU nationals including Spanish citizens do not yet need an ETA, but this is expected to change. Check gov.uk before booking. If you had pre-settled or settled status from living in the UK before Brexit, you enter under those rights instead of as a visitor.
No rail connection. TITSA bus Line 111 runs from Santa Cruz de Tenerife bus station to TFS in about 1 hour (€7.65). From Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos, bus Line 111/116 takes 20–30 minutes and costs €1.65–3.
Taxis from Playa de las Américas cost €15–20 (15–20 min). From Santa Cruz: €40–55 (45 min). The TF-1 motorway runs directly to the airport. Rental cars are the dominant mode for resort-area visitors; the airport road is well signed.
TFS–CWL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFS to CWL
Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways and Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TFS to CWL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFS to CWL ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,754 miles (2,822 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FUE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gran Canaria Island (LPA), El Matorral (FUE) and San Bartolomé (ACE).