Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife South Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
Tenerife is one hour behind Barcelona and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BCN to TFS flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Ryanair has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife South Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Tenerife — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for BCN to TFS flights is Ryanair.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife South Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BCN and TFS include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
34 € is the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. Return flights start from 65 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from BCN to TFS by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife South Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to TFS by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife South Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights taking off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife South Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Consider booking a hotel near TFS if you're catching a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and find adventure across Tenerife and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tenerife South Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
Tenerife South Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
March is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife South Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Tenerife in April.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife South Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tenerife during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to TFS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
If you're eager to discover 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 key reasons to visit.