Travelling from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Tenerife South Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
Glasgow and Tenerife share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from GLA to TFS start from 06:30 — the first with Jet2. The latest departure is at 16:35 with Jet2. Overall, you can take your pick of ten weekly Glasgow Intl Airport to Tenerife South Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your GLA to TFS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Tenerife (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a snap with Jet2. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Jet2 on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering GLA to TFS flights is easyJet. Its services arrive without delay 71.43% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow Intl Airport to Tenerife South Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between GLA and TFS:
London Gatwick Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
Belfast International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Right now, 43 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Intl Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 100 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from GLA to TFS by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Tenerife South Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from GLA to TFS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
81% of flights leaving Glasgow Intl Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of GLA.
To reach Glasgow Intl Airport from central Glasgow, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near GLA? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Tenerife South Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
If you're getting in on a late Glasgow Intl Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near TFS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tenerife and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Tenerife South Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
Tenerife South Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Tenerife. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
December is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Tenerife South Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Tenerife in June.
Book your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Tenerife South Airport for August if you want to visit Tenerife during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GLA to TFS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Tenerife, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel about 88 kilometres south-east to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to check off its top attractions. From La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras) to Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Spain, consider Telde, about 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista are among the biggest draws.