Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tenerife North Airport (TFN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tenerife North Airport.
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, making Tenerife one hour behind Madrid.
Flights from MAD to TFN start from 05:05 — the earliest with Iberia Express. The last departure is at 20:50 with Iberia Express. Overall, you can choose from 594 weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tenerife North Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MAD to TFN flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tenerife North Airport, so getting to Tenerife (and then seeing more of Spain!) is simple. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to TFN flights. A reliable 89.2% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tenerife North Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and TFN:
Gran Canaria Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
Lanzarote Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tenerife North Airport flight is $70. A return plane ticket right now is $123. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from MAD to TFN, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tenerife North Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MAD to TFN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tenerife North Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tenerife North Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tenerife North Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TFN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and chase adventure across Tenerife and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Tenerife North Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Tenerife. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tenerife North Airport is February, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Tenerife based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tenerife North Airport for August if you want to explore Tenerife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to TFN in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. About 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Spain, consider Telde, roughly 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad are the start of reasons to visit.