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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Santa Cruz de Tenerife among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £244 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £244, while a flight costs an average of £244.
Distance: 1754 km
Most popular Flight | Driving |
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£244 Average Price Cheapest | £88 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 39h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 35h 17m sooner (4h 4m by flight vs 39h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £244 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Santa Cruz de Tenerife from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Santa Cruz de Tenerife is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Santa Cruz de Tenerife are San Cristóbal de La Laguna, San Sebastián de La Gomera, Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava and Candelaria. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Omio.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna is a historic university city on Tenerife with elegant colonial streets and a lively local feel. Known for its UNESCO-listed old town and religious heritage, it offers a cooler, more traditional side of the island.
Puerto de la Cruz is a seaside town on Tenerife’s north coast known for black-sand beaches and a historic centre. It mixes Canarian character with a long tourism tradition and a relaxed Atlantic atmosphere.
Travel to Santa Cruz de Tenerife easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Santa Cruz de Tenerife as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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