Travelling from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Tenerife: what you need to know
The timezone in Tenerife is UTC+0. The city is two hours behind Athens, where Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to catch your ATH to Tenerife flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for plane tickets from ATH to Tenerife, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
ATH is around 19 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tenerife, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
76% of flights departing from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Tenerife
73 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tenerife flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 140 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from ATH to Tenerife, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tenerife ticket.
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Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tenerife. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TFN instead:
Reserving your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week in advance of your flight from ATH to Tenerife can help you secure the lowest rate.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. Following your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tenerife, it'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to TFS. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your ATH to Tenerife flight:
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from TFS two weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tenerife. August is the busiest month for a trip to Tenerife. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tenerife plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from ATH to Tenerife around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
After booking your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Tenerife, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tenerife:
Casa Del Carnaval and Plaza de Espana are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Tenerife to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Mirador de Playa Benijo.
Explore more of Spain
Arrecife is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Tenerife. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Spain, consider Puerto del Rosario, about 241 kilometres east of Tenerife. Parque Escultórico Puerto del Rosario, Casa-Museo de Unamuno and Territorio Imaginario are the start of reasons to visit.