Travelling from Dubai to Tenerife: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Dubai to Tenerife. Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the main airports in Dubai.
When choosing where to land in Tenerife, Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are the major entry points.
Tenerife is four hours behind Dubai and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your Dubai to Tenerife flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Tenerife
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Dubai to Tenerife flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Dubai to Tenerife is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a fantastic deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Dubai to Tenerife by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Or sort your Dubai to Tenerife flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
We make it a breeze to find a Dubai to Tenerife flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
DXB is around 10 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Dubai Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai to Tenerife, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your Dubai to Tenerife flight with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and Tenerife include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
DWC is around 40 kilometres from central Dubai. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Dubai to Tenerife, stay in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 56.64%.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is roughly 10 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near TFN if you have a late flight from Dubai to Tenerife. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and experience more of Tenerife and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Tenerife North Airport about one week ahead of your Dubai to Tenerife flight.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. After your flight from Dubai to Tenerife, it'll take you approximately 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to TFS. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Dubai to Tenerife:
Forget about public transport schedules or cab lines. Grab a Tenerife South Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from TFS two weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Dubai to Tenerife. January is the most popular month to visit Tenerife. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Dubai to Tenerife ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap flights from Dubai to Tenerife around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Dubai to Tenerife, browse our range of accommodation options including:
El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Tenerife must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Playa de las Gaviotas.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
Around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, Telde is another essential stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.