Flying from Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport (TFN): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your journey from in Glasgow. Explore your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when reserving your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport (TFN).
Glasgow and Tenerife (where Tenerife North Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Glasgow to TFN.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Glasgow to TFN departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
Located around 9 miles from the center of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport, browse these options when departing from Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
You can reach PIK from central Glasgow in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 30 miles or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Glasgow to TFN flight? Kick back in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.7%.
About Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near TFN:
Pick up a Tenerife North Airport rental car and discover Tenerife and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, TopCar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport flight.
Getting from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife
The center of Tenerife is roughly 6 miles from Tenerife North Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport is $60. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $121. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Glasgow to TFN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Glasgow to TFN.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport (TFN). Plan your visit to Tenerife in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Glasgow to TFN plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 68ºF to 82ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 57ºF and 70ºF.
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Tenerife North Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Plaza de Espana, Casa Del Carnaval and Tenerife Auditorium (Auditorio de Tenerife) are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Tenerife, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 170 miles east to Arrecife to tick off its popular sights. From Arecife to Playa de la Arena and La Mirada de César Manrique, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Puerto del Rosario is another essential stop in Spain and is around 150 miles east of Tenerife. No journey is complete without experiencing Playa de los Pozos o Playa Chica, Playa Para Perros and Reserva de la Biosfera de Fuerteventura.
