Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Tenerife: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Tenerife is 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Tenerife is UTC+0. The city is one hour behind Frankfurt, where Frankfurt Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Take your pick of 14 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FRA to TFS is the 07:15 EW Discover option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 12:15 with Condor.
Leave plenty of time to get on your FRA to Tenerife flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Direct Frankfurt Airport to Tenerife tickets are available for booking. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) will be where your journey ends.
Get on board with Condor. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Tenerife.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing for plane tickets from FRA to Tenerife, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Tenerife? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near FRA:
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Tenerife
$164 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Tenerife flight. A return ticket right now is $313. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from FRA to Tenerife by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an epic deal on Frankfurt Airport to Tenerife tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Tenerife. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TFN instead:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport about one week in advance of your flight from FRA to Tenerife.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. Once you've disembarked your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Tenerife, it'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The trip will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near TFS. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your FRA to Tenerife flight:
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride two weeks before your arrival at TFS will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Tenerife
August is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Tenerife. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Tenerife in November.
Lock in a Frankfurt Airport to Tenerife plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to Tenerife in February when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Tenerife, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Casa Del Carnaval, Plaza de Espana and Mirador de Playa Benijo are major attractions which should feature on any good Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Arrecife is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tenerife. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Spain, consider Puerto del Rosario, roughly 241 kilometres east of Tenerife. Parque Escultórico Puerto del Rosario, Casa-Museo de Unamuno and Territorio Imaginario are key highlights.