Flying from Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
The timezone in Tenerife is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Istanbul. Tenerife South Airport is located in Tenerife.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to TFS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Istanbul to TFS that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and TFS include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and TFS are:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to TFS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near TFS instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and explore beyond Tenerife's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport flight.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
Tenerife South Airport to the centre of Tenerife is around 56 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Currently, Rs18,961 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs45,868. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to TFS, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Affordable Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on flight tickets from Istanbul to TFS.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). August is when most people travel to Tenerife. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in April.
Book an Istanbul to TFS flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC to 28ºC.
February has temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Tenerife South Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Plaza de Espana, Casa Del Carnaval and Tenerife Auditorium (Auditorio de Tenerife) are must-do's during your Tenerife adventure.
Explore more of Spain
Arrecife is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've seen Tenerife. Around 322 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Arecife, Playa de la Arena and La Mirada de César Manrique.
Around 274 kilometres east of Tenerife, Puerto del Rosario is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Playa de los Pozos o Playa Chica, Playa Para Perros and Reserva de la Biosfera de Fuerteventura.