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Overview: Madrid to Tenerife (Island) flight
Flights from Madrid to Tenerife (Island) depart on average 55 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 17 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1792 km distance in 2h 50m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1792 km |
Average flight duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Flights per day 55 |
Direct flights 17 |
Fastest flight 2h 50m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Madrid to Tenerife (Island)
Cheapest price
£153
Average price
£303
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Flights per day
39
Distance
1792 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Tenerife (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Tenerife (Island) will cost around £303 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £153.
Of the 39 flights that leave Madrid for Tenerife (Island) every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1792 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Madrid to Tenerife (Island) flight times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Tenerife (Island) flights for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UX9172 · UX2117 | 19:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h25 | 16:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
UX9172 · UX2153 | 19:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h10 | 10:15 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
UX9172 · UX2111 | 19:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h55 | 08:00 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6065 | 19:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 22:05 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1589 | 19:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 22:45 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1553 | 21:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h00 | 00:45 Tenerife South Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 18 November | |||||
IB1561 | 05:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 08:15 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX7161 · UX7008 | 05:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h05 | 21:40 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT520 · NT471 | 06:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h05 | 19:05 Tenerife North Airport | 2 changes | |
NT6073 | 06:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 08:50 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NT6017 · NT520 · NT781 | 06:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 28h40 | 10:40 Tenerife South Airport | 2 changes | |
NT6017 · NT123 | 06:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h00 | 11:00 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT823 | 06:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h40 | 14:40 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT837 | 06:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h15 | 18:15 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT520 · NT785 | 06:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h10 | 19:10 Tenerife South Airport | 2 changes | |
NT6017 · NT520 · NT451 | 06:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h15 | 16:15 Tenerife North Airport | 2 changes | |
NT6017 · NT121 | 06:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h30 | 10:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT520 · NT489 | 06:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h40 | 21:40 Tenerife North Airport | 2 changes | |
NT6017 · NT811 | 06:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 11:10 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT520 · NT427 | 06:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h40 | 13:40 Tenerife North Airport | 2 changes | |
UX9156 · UX2117 | 06:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h25 | 16:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
UX9059 | 06:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 08:55 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1565 | 07:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 10:40 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1569 | 10:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 13:30 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX9118 | 10:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 13:35 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NT6007 · NT837 | 11:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h15 | 18:15 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6007 · NT149 | 11:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h00 | 16:00 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6007 · NT562 · NT781 | 11:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h40 | 10:40 Tenerife South Airport | 2 changes | |
NT6007 · NT147 | 11:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h30 | 15:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
IB1545 | 11:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h05 | 14:15 Tenerife South Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP1013 · TP1126 | 11:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h25 | 13:35 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6063 | 11:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 14:10 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1573 | 12:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 15:30 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP1015 · TP1126 | 13:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h40 | 13:35 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
UX9048 | 14:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 16:55 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX9164 · UX2111 | 14:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h55 | 08:00 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
IB1577 | 14:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 17:50 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NT6075 | 15:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 18:30 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP1017 · TP1126 | 17:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h35 | 13:35 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
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Madrid to Tenerife Flights: An Overview
The Canary Islands remain a popular vacation destination, with the temperate climate offering a welcome alternative to the high temperatures of the Spanish mainland in midsummer. For visitors from the capital, direct flights from Madrid to Tenerife South Airport make a getaway to the Atlantic resorts easy. Direct flights from Madrid Barajas Airport are available seven days a week with a choice of airlines including budget operators and the national carrier. Journey times are around three hours, with departures available in the morning, afternoon and evening on most days. Indirect flights with one change en route increase the daily travel options to the Canaries.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Tenerife?
The Spanish national carrier Iberia offers daily direct flights from Madrid to Tenerife, operated by its affiliate Iberia Express. Budget airline Ryanair has a daily flight on this route, while other budget operators Norwegian Air and Air Europa also provide some direct flights from the capital to the island. Indirect connections to Tenerife include Air Europa flights with a change at Asturias Airport and TAP Portugal services via Lisbon.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Tenerife?
The fastest direct flights from Madrid to Tenerife are Iberia services which take three hours to cover the 1824 kilometers journey southwest over the Atlantic to the Canaries. Other direct flights take ten to 15 minutes longer. Air Europa connections via Asturias are the fastest indirect service, taking five hours and 25 minutes in total to reach Tenerife. Other indirect connections from Madrid can take between six and ten hours to complete the trip to Tenerife.
How many flights are there from Madrid to Tenerife?
There are between two and four daily direct flights from Madrid to Tenerife, with the highest frequency on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the fewest flights on Sundays and Mondays. Iberia and Iberia Express operate one or two daily direct flights. The Ryanair budget airline offers one daily flight seven days a week. Norwegian Air has one flight a week, and Air Europa two. Flight times vary but usually include morning, afternoon and evening options. There are 11 daily same day indirect connections to Tenerife requiring one change in transit, with take-off times from Madrid mostly in the morning.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Madrid to Tenerife?
Departure Airport: Madrid Barajas Airport is located approximately 12 kilometers north-east of the center of Madrid, linked by the metro line 8, shuttle buses and Cercanias local rail services on two lines. The terminal has long and short-stay parking lots, international restaurants, tapas bars, Castilian wine outlets, a Real Madrid FC sports store, designer malls, business lounges and free WiFi.
Arrival Airport: Tenerife South Airport is located on the island's south coast, close to most of the main resort developments. Public transport options include frequent buses to the island capital Santa Cruz and to the resort of Los Cristianos. Facilities at the passenger terminal include car rental desks, restaurants and bars, a pharmacy, gift stores, business lounges and free WiFi.
FAQs: Madrid to Tenerife (Island) flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Tenerife (Island) by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tenerife (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Madrid to Tenerife (Island) generally leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Tenerife South Airport.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 15.9 km away from Madrid city centre and Tenerife South Airport is 52.4 km from Tenerife (Island) city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Tenerife (Island)
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including VIP lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, 2, and 4.
- Metro: Line 8
- Bus: Lines 101, 200, Exprés-203
- Train: Cercanías C1, C10
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including duty-free and local products, main shops include Tenerife Duty-Free and Relay.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 1.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, Sala VIP Montaña Roja.
- Located in the main terminal.
- Bus: 111, 343, 450
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available including duty-free and local products, located in the main terminal.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 1.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- VIP Lounge available, offering snacks and drinks.
- Located in the main terminal.
- Bus: 102, 107, 108, 343
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