Flying from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Tenerife South Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, making Tenerife one hour behind Alicante.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ALC to TFS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
AirBaltic has direct flights from Alicante Airport to Tenerife South Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Tenerife — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
AirBaltic tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante Airport to Tenerife South Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALC and TFS:
Madrid Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
At the moment, Rs15,892 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs33,406. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ALC to TFS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Alicante Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
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Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
79% of flights that depart Alicante Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Alicante to Alicante Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ALC? If you're catching an early flight from Alicante Airport to Tenerife South Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Reserve a hotel close to TFS if you have a late Alicante Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Tenerife South Airport rental car and explore Tenerife and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tenerife South Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
Tenerife South Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from central Tenerife. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
December is the busiest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Tenerife South Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Tenerife in June.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Alicante Airport to Tenerife South Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ALC to TFS in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. About 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
Around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, Telde is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.