Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
Tenerife is three hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to TFS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife South Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between IST and TFS:
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight is R 1,563. A return plane ticket right now is R 3,812. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from IST to TFS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IST to TFS.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife South Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife South Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TFS instead:
Go where the road takes you 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.
Lock in the lowest price 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 roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife South Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Tenerife. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife South Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tenerife, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to TFS in February. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Tenerife, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel around 88 kilometres south-east to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to tick off its popular sights. From Vegueta to Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Spain, head for Telde, about 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad are among the biggest draws.