Travelling from Tampa to Tenerife: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Tampa. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Tenerife jetting off from here.
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are Tenerife's chief entry points.
Tenerife is five hours ahead of Tampa and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free start to your trip, 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 Tampa to Tenerife flight.
Travelling during a popular month like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Tenerife
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Tampa to Tenerife flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Tampa to Tenerife.
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Flying from Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to Tampa International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Tampa to Tenerife, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Tampa International Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tampa to Tenerife. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TFN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and find adventure across Tenerife and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
After your flight from Tampa to Tenerife has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Tenerife is roughly 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near TFS. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Tampa to Tenerife:
Forget about public transport schedules or long taxi lines. Grab a Tenerife South Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar.
Score the best price by reserving 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
August is the most popular month for flights from Tampa to Tenerife. To avoid the crowds, head to Tenerife in March.
Book a Tampa to Tenerife ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Tampa to Tenerife in February when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Tenerife
Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Tenerife, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tenerife:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Plaza de Espana, Casa Del Carnaval and Mirador de Playa Benijo are must-visits when exploring Tenerife.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tenerife. Around 88 kilometres to the southeast, check out popular attractions including La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
Around 97 kilometres southeast of Tenerife, Telde is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.
