Travelling from Dubai to Tenerife: what you need to know
Dubai is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Tenerife leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
When it comes to planning your arrival in Tenerife, Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are the primary gateways.
The timezone in Tenerife is UTC+0, which is four hours behind Dubai.
To ensure you catch your Dubai to Tenerife flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Tenerife
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Dubai to Tenerife flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Dubai to Tenerife is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a fantastic deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Dubai to Tenerife by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Or sort your Dubai to Tenerife flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Dubai to Tenerife flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dubai Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai to Tenerife, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 74.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Split up your Dubai to Tenerife flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and Tenerife are:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
You can reach DWC from central Dubai in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Dubai to Tenerife, stay in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 57%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Dubai to Tenerife. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TFN instead:
Grab a Tenerife North Airport rental car and discover Tenerife and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, TopCar and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week in advance of your Dubai to Tenerife flight.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The centre of Tenerife is located around 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). After your flight from Dubai to Tenerife has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 45 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to TFS. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Dubai to Tenerife:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a Tenerife South Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare rates and availability from Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from TFS two weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Dubai to Tenerife. January is the most popular month to visit Tenerife. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Dubai to Tenerife ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap flights from Dubai to Tenerife around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tenerife right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Dubai to Tenerife:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín and Playa de las Gaviotas are leading attractions which should feature on every Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
Around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, Telde is another essential stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.