Flying from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Frankfurt. Check out your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN) when booking your flight from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
4 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport flight.
Tenerife is one hour behind Frankfurt. Tenerife South Airport is located in Tenerife, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the most popular route. EW Discover operates the earliest flight at 7:15am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from FRA to TFS is with Condor at 12:15pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Frankfurt to TFS.
Popular months like September or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) depart from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport with Condor. This leading airline operates services from FRA.
The most frequently booked airline between FRA and TFS is Condor.
Condor is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Frankfurt to TFS that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between FRA and TFS include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
74% of flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Thinking of flying out of Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)? Direct Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Catch your direct flight from Frankfurt to TFS with Ryanair. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of HHN.
On the HHN to TFS route, Ryanair is the preferred choice for many passengers.
With 78.26% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the top on-time carrier flying between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and Tenerife South Airport.
Break up your flight from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and TFS include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take you 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to TFS flight:
Frankfurt Hahn Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
About Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near TFS and fast-forward to bedtime:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport flight.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
From Tenerife South Airport, central Tenerife is around 56 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport is 47 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 99 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to TFS.
April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
December is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS), while March is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Tenerife based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Frankfurt to TFS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Tenerife, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Tenerife
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tenerife:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Plaza de Espana, Casa Del Carnaval and Mirador de Playa Benijo are must-visits when exploring Tenerife.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Tenerife, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey around 322 kilometres east to Arrecife to check off its must-visit sights. From La Mirada de César Manrique to Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Puerto del Rosario is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 274 kilometres east of Tenerife. No trip is complete without dropping by Parque Escultórico Puerto del Rosario, Casa-Museo de Unamuno and Territorio Imaginario.