Flying from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Glasgow. Explore your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when organising your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport flight.
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow. Tenerife South Airport is located in Tenerife.
With 11 direct flights a week between the two airports, Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the most popular route. Jet2 operates the earliest flight at 6:30am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from GLA to TFS is with Jet2 at 4:35pm.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Glasgow to TFS. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) can be booked from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport with Jet2. This top carrier offers services from GLA.
Most travellers choose to fly with Jet2 between GLA and TFS.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Jet2.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Glasgow to TFS. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Travelling from central Glasgow to GLA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
70.07% of flights that take off from Glasgow International Airport reach their destination on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can book a direct Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) flight ticket out of Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). See if flying from PIK works better for your plans.
Get on your direct flight from Glasgow to TFS with Ryanair. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of PIK.
On the PIK to TFS route, Ryanair is the preferred choice for many passengers.
Choose Ryanair if being on time is your priority. Its flights between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Tenerife South Airport arrive as scheduled 80.0% of the time.
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport. Check out these connections between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and TFS:
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
PIK is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Glasgow to TFS flight? Relax in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.7%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Reserve a hotel near TFS if you have a late flight from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Go where the road takes you with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and experience more of Tenerife and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
The centre of Tenerife is roughly 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
$62 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport. A return flight starts from $124. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Glasgow to TFS, book your ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
April is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport (TFS), while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Tenerife based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Glasgow to TFS flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife South Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tenerife:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Plaza de Espana, Casa Del Carnaval and Tenerife Auditorium (Auditorio de Tenerife) are top sights which should be on any good Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. Around 322 kilometres east of Tenerife, a visit to Arrecife will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Arecife, Playa de la Arena and La Mirada de César Manrique.
If you want to check out another corner of Spain, head for Puerto del Rosario, about 274 kilometres east of Tenerife. Playa de los Pozos o Playa Chica, Playa Para Perros and Reserva de la Biosfera de Fuerteventura are among the biggest draws.