Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tenerife: what you need to know
Tenerife is 11 hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located. Tenerife follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your MEL to Tenerife flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect 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 wise move.
MEL is about 19 kms (12 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near MEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tenerife
The best price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife flight is £608. The cheapest price for a return flight is £1,104. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from MEL to Tenerife. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kms (8 miles) away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near TFN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and explore beyond Tenerife's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week ahead of your flight from MEL to Tenerife.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The centre of Tenerife is about 64 kms (40 miles) from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Once your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 45 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near TFS. Unwind and get cosy after your MEL to Tenerife flight at one of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and make a speedy getaway.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from TFS two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
Plan your trip to Tenerife during the high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to Tenerife in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC on average.
More about Tenerife
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tenerife, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tenerife:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Playa de las Gaviotas are top sights which should feature on every Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 274 kms (170 miles) east of Tenerife, a trip to Arrecife will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Museo Arqueologico de Lanzarote, Iglesia de San Gines and Estatua de Heraclio Niz Mesa.
Around 241 kms (150 miles) east of Tenerife, Puerto del Rosario is another essential stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at La Cocinita d'E, Exit - Room Escape Fuerteventura and Caminos.
