Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Tenerife South Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow.
Choose from six weekly Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Tenerife South Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 15:25.
Leave plenty of time to make your PIK to TFS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Tenerife (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
With 73.85% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating PIK to TFS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Tenerife South Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between PIK and TFS:
Malaga Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
Pisa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight is R 361. A round-trip fare right now is R 1,805. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PIK to TFS.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Tenerife South Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PIK reach their destination without delay.
To reach Glasgow Prestwick Airport from central Glasgow, it takes around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PIK? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Tenerife South Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TFS instead:
Follow your own route with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and venture far and wide through Tenerife and beyond.
Booking your ride from Tenerife South Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Tenerife South Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Tenerife. If you want a quieter vibe, go in June.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Tenerife South Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PIK to TFS in February. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
Telde is another standout destination in Spain and is around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. No trip is complete without visiting Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.