East Midlands to Tenerife South
3029 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 11m with 3 airlines operating direct service from East Midlands (EMA) to Tenerife South (TFS). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £121 return), with peak prices in August (around £301). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from East Midlands
East Midlands Airport is a regional hub between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, dominated by Ryanair and Jet2 with TUI adding charter and package routes. The terminal sits 15 miles southwest of Nottingham and 13 miles west of Derby, with Skylink bus services connecting both. The route network is short-haul-only and skews holiday-leisure — Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are the strongest corridors. Long-haul travellers usually drive to Manchester or Birmingham for a wider choice.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife South is the larger of the island's two airports, handling almost all UK leisure traffic. The airport sits in the south of the island, 60 km from Santa Cruz; most resorts are within 30 minutes. Year-round demand keeps fares relatively stable; February–April and October are cheaper than peak summer or Christmas–New Year.
Who flies EMA to TFS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Ryanair | FR | 4h 11m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 4h 11m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 4h 11m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly EMA→TFS
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Nottingham to Tenerife FAQs
Direct flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Tenerife South (TFS) take approximately 4h 11m for the 3029 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £92. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
3 carriers operate direct service from East Midlands (EMA) to Tenerife South (TFS): Ryanair, Jet2.com and TUI Airways. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Ryanair typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Spain (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain before booking.
Tenerife South (TFS) is the primary international airport for Tenerife. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.