Flying from Melbourne to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): What you need to know
The timezone in Tenerife is UTC+0, which is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Tenerife South Airport is located in Tenerife.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to TFS.
Popular months like December or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Tenerife South Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to TFS flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down on schedule.
About Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Book a hotel near TFS if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Tenerife South Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and chase adventure across Tenerife and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Tenerife South Airport flight.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
From Tenerife South Airport, central Tenerife is around 56 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tenerife South Airport is $1,312. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,292. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to TFS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. September is the quietest month to visit Tenerife. November is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Tenerife South Airport (TFS), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Melbourne to TFS plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC to 28ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Tenerife South Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Tenerife South Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tenerife:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Tenerife when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Plaza de Espana followed by Casa Del Carnaval and Mirador de Playa Benijo.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Tenerife, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Journey around 322 kilometres east to Arrecife to tick off its top attractions. From Arecife to Playa de la Arena and La Mirada de César Manrique, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Spain, consider Puerto del Rosario, roughly 274 kilometres east of Tenerife. Playa de los Pozos o Playa Chica, Playa Para Perros and Reserva de la Biosfera de Fuerteventura are the start of reasons to visit.