Flying from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Tenerife: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Tenerife is 2 hours 41 minutes.
Tenerife is 1 hour behind Santiago de Compostela, where Santiago de Compostela Airport is located. Tenerife operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
With 38 flights a week between the two airports, Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the busiest route. LEVEL operates the earliest flight at 06:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from SCQ to TFS is with Iberia at 19:45.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from SCQ to Tenerife.
During popular months like July, it's wise 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 travelling during high season in general.
You can get a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Tenerife. Start your journey at SCQ and end it at Tenerife North Airport (TFN).
There's a range of carriers that offer direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Tenerife, such as:
For a domestic flight within Spain, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, like a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Tenerife, make sure your ID is up to date.
Located around 16 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela, SCQ can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to SCQ? If you've booked an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Tenerife, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Tenerife
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Tenerife is R 297. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 593. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SCQ to Tenerife, reserve your journey 8 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Tenerife is April. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) is around 13 kilometres from central Tenerife. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
It'll take around 34 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Tenerife. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TFN instead:
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is about 64 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. Once you've disembarked your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Tenerife, it'll take you around 44 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 13 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near TFS. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from SCQ to Tenerife at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Tenerife
August is the most popular month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Tenerife. To skip the crowds, head to Tenerife in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Tenerife in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap flights from SCQ to Tenerife around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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 Santiago de Compostela Airport to Tenerife, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín and Paseo Domingo Pérez Minik are essential stops on your Tenerife itinerary.
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