Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Tenerife 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to make your MEL to TFS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Right now, 499 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.107 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to TFS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife South Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife South Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Consider booking a hotel close to TFS if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and see more of Tenerife and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Tenerife South Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
Tenerife South Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
March is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife South Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Tenerife in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife South Airport for August if you want to go to Tenerife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to TFS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tenerife. Around 88 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
Telde is another standout destination in Spain and is around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. No trip is complete without seeing Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.