- Must visit
MUNA - Museo de Naturaleza y Arqueología
Science and archaeology museum with mummies, island history and interactive displays that explain Tenerife’s natural and human past.
Flights from Madrid to Tenerife (Island) depart on average 51 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £42 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. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1792 km |
Average flight duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Flights per day 51 |
Direct flights 17 |
Fastest flight 2h 50m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£334
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Flights per day
76
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 £334 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £94.
Of the 76 flights that leave Madrid for Tenerife (Island) every day 21 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.
IB1555
NT6017 · NT141
NT6017 · NT821
NT6017 · NT139
NT6017 · NT127
IB1565
IB1587
IB1571
IB1589
IB1573The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Tenerife (Island) flights for tomorrow, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB1555 | 0:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h00 | 2:05 Tenerife South Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1121 · 4Y306 | 5:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h05 | 16:00 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
LH1121+ SN2610 · SN3781 | 5:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h20 | 17:15 Tenerife South Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1121 · LH102+ LH4446 | 5:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h10 | 16:05 Tenerife South Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1121 · LH102+ 4Y312 | 5:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h10 | 16:05 Tenerife South Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1121+ LH4380 | 5:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h05 | 16:00 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
IB1561 | 6:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 8:35 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NT6017 · NT141 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h30 | 14:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT101 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h30 | 7:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT127 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 11:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT821 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h10 | 13:10 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6073 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h00 | 9:00 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NT6017 · NT151 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h30 | 16:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT139 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h30 | 13:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT131 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h30 | 12:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT823 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h25 | 14:25 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT161 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h30 | 17:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
UX9156 · UX2114 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h30 | 14:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT147 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h30 | 15:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
UX9156 · UX2117 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h30 | 16:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
UX9059 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 8:55 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NT6017 · NT185 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h30 | 20:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT105 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h00 | 7:00 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT103 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h00 | 8:00 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT107 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h30 | 8:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT109 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h00 | 9:00 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6017 · NT115 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h30 | 9:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
4Y312+ LH4165 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h05 | 16:05 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
SN2644 · SN3781+ LH4165 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h15 | 17:15 Tenerife South Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4446+ LH4165 | 7:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h05 | 16:05 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
IB1541 | 7:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h05 | 9:10 Tenerife South Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1123 · 4Y306 | 8:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h45 | 16:00 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
LH1123+ LH4380 | 8:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h45 | 16:00 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
IB1565 | 8:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 10:35 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1571 | 10:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 11:50 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1569 | 11:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 13:15 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX9118 | 11:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 13:40 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1545 | 12:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h05 | 14:20 Tenerife South Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NT6063 | 12:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 14:15 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NT6007 · NT151 | 12:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h10 | 16:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6007 · NT161 | 12:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 17:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6007 · NT811 | 12:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h50 | 11:10 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6007 · NT101 | 12:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h10 | 7:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6007 · NT821 | 12:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h05 | 13:25 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6007 · NT185 | 12:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h10 | 20:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6007 · NT823 | 12:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h20 | 14:40 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
LX2023+ LX8214 | 12:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h15 | 9:55 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
IB1573 | 14:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 15:50 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5750+ LH4464+ LH4163 | 14:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h00 | 9:55 Tenerife South Airport | 2 changes | |
LH5768+ LH4464+ LH4163 | 14:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h00 | 9:55 Tenerife South Airport | 2 changes | |
UX9164 · UX2111 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h00 | 8:00 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
UX9164 · UX2153 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h15 | 10:15 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
AZ7117+ LX1733+ LX8214 | 15:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h55 | 9:55 Tenerife South Airport | 2 changes | |
UX9048 | 15:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 17:00 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1581 | 16:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 17:55 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NT6075 | 16:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h00 | 18:40 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NT6015 · NT811 | 16:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h30 | 11:10 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6015 · NT101 | 16:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h50 | 7:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6015 · NT821 | 16:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 21h45 | 13:25 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6015 · NT823 | 16:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h00 | 14:40 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
IB1549 | 16:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h05 | 18:55 Tenerife South Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1115+ LH5740+ LH4464 | 17:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h40 | 9:55 Tenerife South Airport | 2 changes | |
IB1585 | 17:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 19:35 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1587 | 19:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 20:50 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
UX9057 | 19:15 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h55 | 21:10 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX2033+ LX8214 | 19:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h25 | 9:55 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
UX9172 · UX2111 | 20:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h00 | 8:00 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
UX9172 · UX2153 | 20:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h15 | 10:15 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6005 · NT811 | 20:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h40 | 11:10 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6005 · NT821 | 20:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h55 | 13:25 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6005 · NT103 | 20:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h30 | 8:00 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6005 · NT101 | 20:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h00 | 7:30 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6005 · NT823 | 20:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h10 | 14:40 Tenerife South Airport | 1 change | |
NT6005 · NT105 | 20:30 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h30 | 7:00 Tenerife North Airport | 1 change | |
NT6065 | 20:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h00 | 22:35 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1589 | 20:55 Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h50 | 22:45 Tenerife North Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Discover the best of Tenerife (Island) — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tenerife (Island) trip today.
Science and archaeology museum with mummies, island history and interactive displays that explain Tenerife’s natural and human past.
Leading fine arts museum in Santa Cruz with Canarian, Spanish and Flemish works in a well-kept historic building.
Contemporary art centre in Tenerife Espacio de las Artes showing modern exhibitions, photography and experimental projects.
Large civic square by the sea in Santa Cruz, useful for strolling, events and access to major city sights and shopping streets.
Historic market square in La Laguna surrounded by colourful façades, cafés and old streets, ideal for exploring the town on foot.
Botanical garden in Puerto de la Cruz with tropical species, mature trees and a peaceful layout suited to a relaxed walk.
Wrinkled baby potatoes boiled in very salty water, usually served with mojo sauces. They are a signature Canarian side dish eaten across Tenerife.
A spicy red sauce made with peppers, garlic, oil and vinegar. It is traditional across the Canary Islands and paired with potatoes, meat and fish.
A green sauce of coriander or parsley, garlic, oil and vinegar. It is a classic Canarian accompaniment, especially with fish and papas arrugadas.
Refined dining in Costa Adeje with modern Canarian cooking and polished service. Good choice for a special meal focused on local produce.
Long-established seafood restaurant in Los Abrigos known for fresh fish, shellfish and sea views. Smart but relaxed atmosphere by the harbour.
Well-known guachinche-style restaurant in Santa Úrsula with hearty Canarian food, grilled meats and island wines in a rustic atmosphere.
Moderate for Spain. Dining and buses are reasonable, but resort accommodation and car hire can rise in peak season, especially in the south.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. In cafés, small change is fine. Taxis are usually rounded up to the nearest euro.
Official public transport app
Tenerife South Airport -> Intercambiador de Santa Cruz
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Most Madrid to Tenerife (Island) flights use the Madrid Barajas Airport to Tenerife North Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Tenerife South Airport. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Tenerife (Island) airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Tenerife North Airport is 2 km from Tenerife city centre. Public transport options include:
Tenerife North Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the main terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tenerife North Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tenerife North Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Tenerife South Airport is 6 km from Tenerife city centre. Public transport options include:
Tenerife South Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tenerife South Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tenerife South Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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