Flying from Glasgow to Tenerife: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Glasgow. Check out your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when booking your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Tenerife, Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are the primary gateways.
Take a direct Glasgow to Tenerife flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Glasgow and Tenerife share the same timezone, UTC+0.
The busiest route for flights from Glasgow to Tenerife is from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). You can select from 11 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GLA to TFS is the 06:45 Jet2 service. If you prefer travelling later, the final scheduled service is at 16:30 with Jet2.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Glasgow to Tenerife flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Tenerife
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Tenerife is Rs13,156. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs24,348. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap Glasgow to Tenerife flights by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Glasgow to Tenerife. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Take off from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) on a nonstop flight from Glasgow to Tenerife. From GLA, you can fly directly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Lock in your Glasgow to Tenerife plane tickets with Jet2. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from GLA.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing Glasgow to Tenerife flights leaving from Glasgow International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow to Tenerife, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Rather fly from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from Glasgow to Tenerife, seamlessly connecting you to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Ryanair offers direct Glasgow to Tenerife plane tickets from PIK. Book your favourite aisle seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
Break up your Glasgow to Tenerife flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Tenerife are:
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
You can reach PIK from the centre of Glasgow in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife, kick back in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
76.7% of all departures from Glasgow Prestwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Tenerife, nothing beats 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 hotels near TFN:
Go where the road takes you with a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and venture far and wide through Tenerife and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Tenerife North Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is around 56 kilometres from central Tenerife. Once you've hopped off your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife, it'll take you approximately 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
After your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife, rest your head at a hotel near TFS. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar make picking up a Tenerife South Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride two weeks before your arrival at TFS will help you save.
Best time to go to Tenerife
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife. January is the busiest month to visit Tenerife. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC. Book your Glasgow to Tenerife ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap flights from Glasgow to Tenerife around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tenerife
After booking your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tenerife:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín and Playa de las Gaviotas are highlights which should be on any well-planned Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Tenerife. Around 88 kilometres to the south-east, popular attractions include Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
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.
