Travelling from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tenerife: what you need to know
Shannon (the location of Shannon Airport) and Tenerife follow the same timezone — UTC+0.
With three weekly flights between the two airports, Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the most popular route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 05:55. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from SNN to TFS is with Ryanair at 20:15.
To avoid missing your SNN to Tenerife flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
You can book a direct Shannon Airport to Tenerife ticket. Start your journey at SNN and end it at Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Ryanair is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Shannon Airport to Tenerife.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from SNN to Tenerife with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
SNN is about 3 kilometres from central Shannon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 10 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near SNN? If you're catching an early flight from Shannon Airport to Tenerife, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Shannon Airport, 66.14% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Tenerife
30 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shannon Airport to Tenerife flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 60 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from SNN to Tenerife, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a Shannon Airport to Tenerife ticket.
There's no need to check in daily to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from SNN to Tenerife.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Shannon Airport to Tenerife by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) is around 13 kilometres from central Tenerife. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Shannon Airport to Tenerife, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near TFN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and discover more of Tenerife and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week in advance of your flight from SNN to Tenerife.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is around 64 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. Following your flight from Shannon Airport to Tenerife, it'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to TFS. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your SNN to Tenerife flight:
Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar make picking up a Tenerife South Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from TFS two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
Visit Tenerife in high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Shannon Airport to Tenerife in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before booking a Shannon Airport to Tenerife plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Tenerife, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SNN to Tenerife around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
After booking your flight from Shannon Airport to Tenerife, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tenerife:
Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín and El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Tenerife to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Playa de las Gaviotas.
Explore more of Spain
Arrecife is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tenerife. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Museo Arqueologico de Lanzarote, Iglesia de San Gines and Estatua de Heraclio Niz Mesa.
Around 241 kilometres east of Tenerife, Puerto del Rosario is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with La Cocinita d'E, Exit - Room Escape Fuerteventura and Caminos.