Tenerife to Madrid (TFS–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
TFS–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iberia leads the route. The flight covers 1,134 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, BA, BT, CX, CZ, FB, JL, LA, PC, QR, VY | 28 | 32A, 32Q | 2h45-3h04 | – | Oneworld | AT, AV, BA, BT, CX, CZ, FB, JL, LA, PC, QR, VY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Tenerife
| Metric | TFS→MAD | TFN→MAD | LPA→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFS | – | 33 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 26 | 27 |
| Weekly flights | 121 | 482 | 506 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 45m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
TFS: WEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Tenerife, it's 7:00 PM in Madrid.
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.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
TFS–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFS to MAD
Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia. With 121 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFS to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFS to MAD is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,134 miles (1,824 km). There are approximately 121 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 210 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gran Canaria, Málaga-Costa del Sol and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tenerife (TFN), Gran Canaria Island (LPA) and Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island (SPC).