Zurich to Tenerife (ZRH–TFS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–TFS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 1,903 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LH, LX | 8 | 320, 32A | 4h20-4h30 | – | – | LH, LX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tenerife from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→TFS | BSL→TFS | FMM→TFS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 23 | 5 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 4h 40m | 4h 45m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · TFS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 5:00 PM in Tenerife.
Switzerland and Spain are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
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.
ZRH–TFS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to TFS
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ZRH to TFS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to TFS ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,903 miles (3,062 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 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 Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL), Memmingen (FMM) and Stuttgart (STR).