Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tenerife South Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Tenerife is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Rome.
Each week, there are 11 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tenerife South Airport flights. If you want to get going early, go for the 06:00 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 15:10 with Ryanair.
Leave enough time to make your FCO to TFS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tenerife South Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Tenerife holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Spain:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Wizz Air Malta on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering FCO to TFS flights. A reliable 96.88% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tenerife South Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FCO and TFS:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
R 571 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,490. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from FCO to TFS, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tenerife South Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Rome to Rome Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tenerife South Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near FCO:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
If you're landing on a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near TFS:
Explore without limits with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and find adventure across Tenerife and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Tenerife South Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
Tenerife South Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from central Tenerife. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
December is the busiest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tenerife South Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Tenerife in June.
Book your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Tenerife South Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tenerife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FCO to TFS sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
Around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, Telde is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.