Travelling from Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Tenerife. Explore your options leaving from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS) when organising your flight from Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC).
1 hour 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct Tenerife to Madeira Airport flight.
Tenerife and Madeira (where Madeira Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to Madeira Airport (FNC) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services every week. Get from TFN to FNC on Binter Canarias's 12:50pm departure.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Tenerife to FNC.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
You can book a direct flight from Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC) departing from Tenerife North Airport (TFN).
Binter Canarias is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Tenerife to Madeira Airport taking off from TFN.
Most travellers choose to fly with Binter Canarias from TFN to FNC.
Binter Canarias is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
TFN is about 11 kilometres from central Tenerife. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Tenerife North Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tenerife to Madeira Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
71% of flights that take off from Tenerife North Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Prefer to leave from Tenerife South Airport (TFS)? Direct Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Catch your direct flight from Tenerife to FNC with Binter Canarias. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of TFS.
Binter Canarias is the most popular choice for passengers flying from TFS to FNC.
You can arrive at TFS from central Tenerife in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Tenerife to FNC flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Tenerife South Airport:
Tenerife South Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tenerife to Madeira Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near FNC instead:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Tenerife to Madeira Airport flight.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
Madeira Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madeira. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC)
$184 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Madeira Airport. A return flight starts at $382. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
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The best month for scoring cheap Tenerife to Madeira Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC)
August is the most popular month for flights from Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC). Visit Madeira in January for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Madeira is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your Tenerife to FNC plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Tenerife to Madeira Airport in February when temperatures are between 9ºC and 16ºC.
More about Madeira
After booking your flight from Tenerife to Madeira Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Madeira:
Madeira Island and Miradouro de Santa Luzia are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Madeira travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Monte Palace Madeira.