Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Tenerife: what you need to know
Tenerife is 3 hours behind Istanbul, where Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located. Tenerife operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from IST to Tenerife, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from IST to Tenerife. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you hold a passport from Türkiye (Turkey), you'll need an embassy visa to visit Spain. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Tenerife
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife is R 1,921. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,538. Remember fares can 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 IST to Tenerife. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Finding cheap tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 34 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near TFN:
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Once your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 44 minutes by car. Central Tenerife is roughly 64 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes.
After your flight from IST to Tenerife, settle in at a hotel near TFS. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Tenerife
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife. August is the most popular month to travel to Tenerife. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from IST to Tenerife in February when temperatures average between 14ºC and 21ºC.
More about Tenerife
After locking in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tenerife:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín and Paseo Domingo Pérez Minik are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Tenerife itinerary.
Complete your Tenerife trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Tenerife and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find your perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tenerife.