Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cardiff Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
Cardiff and Tenerife are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CWL to TFS flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Tenerife (and maybe even some other great corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Cardiff Airport to Tenerife South Airport offered by this popular airline.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating CWL to TFS flights, Ryanair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Tenerife South Airport. These are the top stopovers between CWL and TFS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Dublin Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
$64 is the lowest price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. Return flights start at $135. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CWL to TFS.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Tenerife South Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CWL land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
To reach Cardiff Airport from central Cardiff, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Tenerife South Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CWL:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cardiff Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TFS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar to explore Tenerife and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Tenerife South Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
From Tenerife South Airport, Tenerife is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The quietest month for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Tenerife South Airport is June, while December is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Tenerife based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Cardiff Airport to Tenerife South Airport for August if you want to visit Tenerife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CWL to TFS in February. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
Around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, Telde is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.

