Travelling from Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up the most convenient place to catch your flight from Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). Explore the options for taking off from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS), the city's main airports.
Jump on a direct Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Tenerife.
With 103 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is the busiest route. Binter Canarias operates the earliest flight at 6:45am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from TFN to MAD is with Iberia at 9:25pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Tenerife to MAD, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
You can jump on a direct flight from Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) leaving from Tenerife North Airport (TFN).
Well-known carriers that have direct flights from Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport leaving from TFN include:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Iberia between TFN and MAD.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Ryanair.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife, TFN can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Tenerife North Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tenerife North Airport, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Planning to leave from Tenerife South Airport (TFS)? Direct Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) plane tickets are available from here.
From TFS, direct flights from Tenerife to MAD can be booked with Iberia.
Iberia is the go-to airline for bookings on the TFS to MAD route.
Iberia has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Tenerife South Airport and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
You can reach TFS from the centre of Tenerife in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Tenerife to MAD flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Tenerife South Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Tenerife South Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
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Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
R 433 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Return flights start from R 1,320. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
December is the quietest month for flights from Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Madrid based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Tenerife to MAD plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madrid to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madrid
Once you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Madrid:
Museo del Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Madrid must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Plaza Mayor.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 193 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.