Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Tenerife: what you need to know
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, Tenerife is one hour behind Amsterdam.
The most popular route is from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Choose from 12 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from AMS to TFS is the 06:15 Transavia option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 15:25 with TUIfly Netherlands.
Give yourself enough time to catch your AMS to Tenerife flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Direct Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tenerife tickets are available for booking. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) will be where your journey ends.
You'll have your choice of carriers that operate direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tenerife. Book your seat with one of these:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing for flight tickets from AMS to Tenerife, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Travelling from central Amsterdam to AMS takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tenerife? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near AMS:
67.93% of flights that depart Amsterdam Airport Schiphol land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Tenerife
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tenerife flight is ر.ق. 283. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 472. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from AMS to Tenerife, book your trip seven months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tenerife tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AMS to Tenerife by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tenerife.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tenerife. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TFN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and discover more of Tenerife and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week ahead of your flight from AMS to Tenerife.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Central Tenerife is about 64 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). After your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tenerife has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 45 minutes.
The journey will take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to TFS. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your AMS to Tenerife flight:
Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar make picking up a Tenerife South Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from TFS two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tenerife. The city buzzes during peak season, but rates are usually higher and major attractions can be busy. Go to Tenerife in the off-season for a more relaxed vibe.
Book an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tenerife flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from AMS to Tenerife in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC on average.
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Tenerife, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Playa de las Gaviotas are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Arrecife is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tenerife. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Museo Arqueologico de Lanzarote, Iglesia de San Gines and Estatua de Heraclio Niz Mesa.
Around 241 kilometres east of Tenerife, Puerto del Rosario is another favourite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out La Cocinita d'E, Exit - Room Escape Fuerteventura and Caminos.