Travelling from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.
The average length of a direct Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport flight is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Tenerife South Airport is located in Tenerife. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Frankfurt.
With 17 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the most popular route. TUIfly operates the earliest flight at 6:10am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from FRA to TFS is with TUIfly at 12:55pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to TFS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
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) take off from this terminal.
Well-known airlines that have direct flights from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport leaving from FRA include:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between FRA and TFS is Condor.
Condor is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Frankfurt to TFS with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FRA and TFS include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
FRA is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive on time at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Consider starting your trip from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). You can book a direct Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Get on your direct flight from Frankfurt to TFS with Ryanair. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of HHN.
On the HHN to TFS route, Ryanair is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Flights between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and Tenerife South Airport are more likely to stay on schedule with Ryanair compared to other carriers.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport. Here's where you can connect between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and TFS:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Menara Airport (RAK)
Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to TFS flight:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance of 53.13%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near TFS and shut your eyes sooner:
Explore without limits with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and experience more of Tenerife and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport flight.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
Central Tenerife is roughly 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Currently, R 399 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 918. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Frankfurt to TFS, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Frankfurt to TFS.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Plan your visit to Tenerife in April for a more low-key escape.
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).
Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Tenerife
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Tenerife right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Frankfurt to Tenerife South Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Plaza de Espana, Casa Del Carnaval and Tenerife Auditorium (Auditorio de Tenerife) are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Arrecife is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tenerife. Around 322 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Arecife, Playa de la Arena and La Mirada de César Manrique.
Around 274 kilometres east of Tenerife, Puerto del Rosario is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Playa de los Pozos o Playa Chica, Playa Para Perros and Reserva de la Biosfera de Fuerteventura.
