Getting to Tenerife
The nearest airports to Santa Cruze de Tenerife are Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Getting to Tenerife from North America:
- No direct flights to Tenerife from North America, but connections are easy via major European cities
- Fly to Madrid, Barcelona, or London then transfer to a direct flight to Tenerife North (TFN) or Tenerife South (TFS).
- Airlines: Iberia, British Airways, Lufthansa (via partner airlines), Air France.
Getting to Tenerife from Europe:
- Direct flights available from most major cities in Europe
- Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet, Vueling, Iberia, TUI, Condo
Getting to Tenerife from Asia:
- Travel typically requires two connections:
- Major hubs like Doha (Qatar Airways) or Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) connect to Madrid or London, where you can take a direct flight to Tenerife North (TFN) or Tenerife South (TFS)
Visa Requirements
The Canary Islands are part of Spain and the Schengen Area, so the same visa and entry rules apply as for mainland Spain.
It is your responsibility to check current Visa requirements and information given below is given as a guide (25/04/2025)
No Visa Required
Citizens of the following can visit the Canary Islands without a visa for tourism, business, or family visits (up to 90 days in any 180-day period):
- EU/EEA/Swiss citizens (can travel freely and stay indefinitely)
- UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
- Most Latin American countries (e.g. Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Mexico)
- Japan, South Korea, Israel, UAE, and other visa-exempt countries
Visa Required
Citizens of many African, Asian, and Middle Eastern countries (e.g., India, Pakistan, Nigeria, China, South Africa) require a Schengen visa to visit the Canary Islands.
If you already have a valid Schengen visa, it is valid for entry to the Canary Islands.
Other Special Requirements
- Passport validity: Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure and issued within the last 10 years.
- Travel insurance: Required for Schengen visa applicants.
- Proof of accommodation/funds: Sometimes requested at border check
Getting from the Airport to Santa Cruz
From Tenerife North Airport (TFN):
- Taxi: A taxi ride to Santa Cruz de Tenerife takes about 15-20 minutes.
- Bus: The TITSA bus service (Line 102) runs from the airport to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and takes approximately 25 minutes.
From Tenerife South Airport (TFS):
- Taxi: A taxi ride to Santa Cruz de Tenerife takes about 40-50 minutes.
- Bus: The TITSA bus service (Line 111) runs from the airport to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and takes about 60-75 minutes.