Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Tenerife South Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Tenerife is one hour behind Bilbao and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Your BIO to TFS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Volotea is your gateway to discovering Tenerife (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Tenerife South Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Volotea on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Tenerife South Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BIO and TFS:
Seville Airport
Santiago de Compostela Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight is R 565. A round-trip fare is currently R 1,777. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BIO to TFS.
The cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Tenerife South Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BIO to TFS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
82.76% of flights departing from Bilbao Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of BIO.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near BIO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Tenerife South Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bilbao Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TFS instead:
Fast-track your adventure 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.
For the best deal, book your ride from Tenerife South Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
Tenerife South Airport to central Tenerife has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
March is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Tenerife South Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Tenerife in April.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Tenerife South Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tenerife during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BIO to TFS in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've done 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 sights. From Vegueta to Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama, your itinerary will be busy.
Telde is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. No journey is complete without seeing Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.