Travelling from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to Glasgow: what you need to know
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Tenerife (the location of Tenerife North Airport).
Leave enough time to get on your TFN to Glasgow flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
TFN is about 6 miles from central Tenerife. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Tenerife North Airport to Glasgow? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to TFN:
Of the flights that depart from Tenerife North Airport, 75.81% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to Glasgow
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tenerife North Airport to Glasgow flight is £37. The cheapest price for a return flight is £88. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from TFN to Glasgow, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Tenerife North Airport to Glasgow throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from TFN to Glasgow by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tenerife North Airport to Glasgow.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 9 miles. It'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tenerife North Airport to Glasgow. Book one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo to explore Glasgow and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from TFN to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is about 30 miles from central Glasgow. Following your flight from Tenerife North Airport to Glasgow, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 55 minutes.
Following your TFN to Glasgow flight, settle in at a hotel close to PIK. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and be off and running.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from PIK two weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Visit Glasgow in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Tenerife North Airport to Glasgow in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in a Tenerife North Airport to Glasgow plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TFN to Glasgow in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tenerife North Airport to Glasgow, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral and Riverside Museum are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Glasgow. Around 250 miles away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Cardiff is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 310 miles south of Glasgow. No trip is complete without dropping by Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.