Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Tenerife: what you need to know
The timezone in Tenerife is UTC+0. The city is one hour behind Zurich, where Zurich Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). You can select from eight weekly services between these two airports. Edelweiss Air offers a 06:10 departure between ZRH and TFS.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your ZRH to Tenerife flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Start your trip at ZRH and travel nonstop to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Zurich Airport to Tenerife tickets.
Book your seat with Edelweiss Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Tenerife.
The journey from central Zurich to ZRH takes about 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Tenerife? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ZRH:
76% of flights that leave from Zurich Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Tenerife
The best price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Tenerife flight is Rs25,514. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs51,028. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap flights from ZRH to Tenerife, book your journey six months before your departure.
The best month for finding cheap Zurich Airport to Tenerife tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive will take roughly 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Zurich Airport to Tenerife, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near TFN:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week in advance of your flight from ZRH to Tenerife.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
After your flight from Zurich Airport to Tenerife has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Tenerife is roughly 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
The journey will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to TFS. Settle in and get cosy after your ZRH to Tenerife flight at any of these well-located options:
Score the best price by securing your ride from TFS two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
August is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Tenerife. To avoid the crowds, visit Tenerife in November.
Book a Zurich Airport to Tenerife plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to Tenerife in February when temperatures average between 14ºC and 21ºC.
More about Tenerife
Once you've booked your flight from Zurich Airport to Tenerife, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tenerife:
Casa Del Carnaval and Plaza de Espana are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Tenerife to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Mirador de Playa Benijo.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres east of Tenerife, a visit to Arrecife will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto.
Around 241 kilometres east of Tenerife, Puerto del Rosario is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Parque Escultórico Puerto del Rosario, Casa-Museo de Unamuno and Territorio Imaginario.