Travelling from Melbourne to Tenerife: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Melbourne to Tenerife.
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are Tenerife's primary gateways.
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Tenerife 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Melbourne to Tenerife flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at 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 Melbourne to Tenerife
To find cheap Melbourne to Tenerife flights, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Tenerife? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is roughly 10 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to TFN if you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Tenerife. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and chase adventure across Tenerife and beyond.
Booking your ride from Tenerife North Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. After your flight from Melbourne to Tenerife, it takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near TFS. Tuck yourself in after your Melbourne to Tenerife flight at one of these well-located options:
Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar make collecting a Tenerife South Airport rental car simple. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from TFS two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
January is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Tenerife. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Tenerife in February.
Lock in a Melbourne to Tenerife ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Tenerife in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Tenerife, check out our range of accommodation options including:
El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Tenerife must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Playa de las Gaviotas.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions 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.