Flying from Dubai to Tenerife: what you need to know
Dubai is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Tenerife flying out of Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Hop off your plane in Tenerife at Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Dubai to Tenerife.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from United Arab Emirates and plan to travel to Spain for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on your length of stay and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap flight from Dubai to Tenerife.
Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Dubai to Tenerife departing from Dubai Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 16 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dubai to Tenerife or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to Tenerife with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Dubai Airport and Tenerife include:
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours and 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Dubai to Tenerife? Kick back in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your break officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 34 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to TFN if you're taking a late flight from Dubai to Tenerife. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is about 64 kilometres from central Tenerife. Once you've disembarked your flight from Dubai to Tenerife, expect a drive time of approximately 44 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour and 13 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to TFS. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Dubai to Tenerife:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Tenerife
Right now, $470 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Tenerife. The cheapest price for a return flight is $595. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Dubai to Tenerife, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Dubai to Tenerife is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Best time to go to Tenerife
February is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Tenerife, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Tenerife based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai to Tenerife, think about the kind 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 ticket from Dubai to Tenerife in February when temperatures average between 14ºC and 21ºC.
More about Tenerife
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Tenerife right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Tenerife:
El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Tenerife must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Paseo Domingo Pérez Minik.
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