Flying from Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Tenerife. Explore your options leaving from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS) when searching for a flight from Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC).
1 hour 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Tenerife to Madeira Airport flight.
Madeira (where Madeira Airport is located) and Tenerife share the UTC+0 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Choose from 2 direct flights a week between Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Madeira Airport (FNC). This is the most popular route, with Binter Canarias offering a 12:50pm departure from TFN to FNC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tenerife to FNC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Go straight to your destination from Tenerife North Airport (TFN). Direct flights from Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Tenerife to Madeira Airport with Binter Canarias. This top airline operates services from TFN.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Binter Canarias between TFN and FNC.
Among carriers on this route, Binter Canarias has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife, TFN can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Tenerife North Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tenerife to Madeira Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Tenerife North Airport, 75.81% arrive on time at their destination.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Think about kicking off your journey from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). You can book a direct Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC) plane ticket from this popular hub.
You can board a direct flight from Tenerife to FNC with Binter Canarias. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of TFS.
On the TFS to FNC route, Binter Canarias is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
TFS is about 64 kilometres from central Tenerife. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Tenerife South Airport the day before your Tenerife to FNC flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Tenerife South Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 64.91%.
About Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tenerife to Madeira Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near FNC instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Madeira Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Madeira and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Tenerife to Madeira Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Madeira Airport is R 1,196. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,108. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tenerife to FNC.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Tenerife to Madeira Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC)
July is when most people book flights from Tenerife to Madeira Airport (FNC). Visit Madeira in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Tenerife to FNC plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Madeira, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tenerife to Madeira Airport in February when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Madeira
Start your Madeira trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Madeira Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Madeira Island, Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Balcões Viewpoint are highlights which should be on any good Madeira itinerary.
