Flights to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,404-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport | TFN | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,404 ft | 2,076 ft |
| Tenerife Sur Airport | TFS | 56 km (35 mi) | 10,499 ft | 209 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,404 ft, TFN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 2,076 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Casablanca | Morocco | 1,001 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Rabat | Morocco | 1,087 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Fes | Morocco | 1,235 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Nouakchott | Mauritania | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Tangier | Morocco | 1,275 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Marrakesh | Morocco | 869 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Salé | Morocco | 1,092 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Agadir | Morocco | 680 km (423 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Sevilla | Spain | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Málaga | Spain | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Meknes | Morocco | 1,183 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Lisbon | Portugal | 1,316 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Kenitra | Morocco | 1,121 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Tétouan | Morocco | 1,294 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Al Hoceïma | Morocco | 1,385 km (860 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Temara | Morocco | 1,076 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Córdoba | Spain | 1,494 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Mohammedia | Morocco | 1,024 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Khouribga | Morocco | 1,019 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Jerez de la Frontera | Spain | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to El Jadida | Morocco | 911 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Beni Mellal | Morocco | 1,042 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Shanghai | China | 12,009 km (7,462 mi) | about 16 h 9 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Chongqing | China | 11,155 km (6,932 mi) | about 15 h 3 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Chengdu | China | 10,894 km (6,769 mi) | about 14 h 43 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Beijing | China | 10,974 km (6,819 mi) | about 14 h 49 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Guangzhou | China | 12,131 km (7,538 mi) | about 16 h 18 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Shenzhen | China | 12,235 km (7,603 mi) | about 16 h 26 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Istanbul | Turkey | 4,306 km (2,676 mi) | about 6 h 16 min |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Tianjin | China | 11,082 km (6,886 mi) | about 14 h 57 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). The others, TFS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is TFN from Santa Cruz de Tenerife city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Santa Cruz de Tenerife on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.