Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tenerife: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 18 minutes.
The timezone in Tenerife is UTC+0. The city is 1 hour behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tenerife North Airport (TFN). Choose from 143 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BCN to TFN is the 05:55 Ryanair option. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 19:55 with LEVEL.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from BCN to Tenerife.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can book a nonstop flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife that lands at Tenerife North Airport (TFN).
Be on the lookout for promotions from LEVEL. This airline operates direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife.
Once you've booked cheap tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife, get your documents ready. A passport or visa isn't required since you're travelling within Spain. As long as you have some other valid proof of identity, like a driver's licence or an ID card, you're ready to go.
BCN is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 33 minutes.
Have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BCN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Tenerife
$35 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $71. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to Tenerife by booking at least 8 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife takes around 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 34 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near TFN:
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Once your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 44 minutes by car. Central Tenerife is roughly 64 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 13 minutes.
After your flight from BCN to Tenerife, kick back at a hotel near TFS. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Tenerife
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Tenerife, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before you book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tenerife, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from BCN to Tenerife in February when temperatures average between 14ºC and 21ºC.
More about Tenerife
After locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tenerife, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tenerife:
All great journeys should include a little 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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