Flying from Sao Paulo to Tenerife: what you need to know
Sao Paulo is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife flying out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Step off your plane in Tenerife at Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, making Tenerife three hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Sao Paulo to Tenerife flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Tenerife
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for Sao Paulo to Tenerife flights leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
75.54% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is about 80 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Viracopos Airport:
75% of all departures from Viracopos Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) is approximately 8 kilometres from central Tenerife. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near TFN:
Grab a Tenerife North Airport rental car and explore Tenerife and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, TopCar and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week before your travel date.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Once your flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 45 minutes by car. Central Tenerife is approximately 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
After your flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife, rest your head at a hotel close to TFS. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and get going in the blink of an eye.
Score the best price by securing your ride from TFS two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife. January is the most popular month to travel to Tenerife. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to Tenerife ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife in February when temperatures average between 14ºC and 21ºC.
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife, browse our range of hotels including:
El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Tenerife itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Playa de las Gaviotas.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tenerife. Around 88 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
Around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, Telde is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.