Travelling from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are Tenerife's main airports.
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of Tenerife.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tenerife to CPT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The journey from central Tenerife to TFN takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Tenerife North Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the flights that depart from Tenerife North Airport, 75.81% land on schedule at their destination.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
TFS is about 64 kilometres from central Tenerife. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Tenerife to CPT flight? Kick back in a hotel near Tenerife South Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
64.91% of flights out of Tenerife South Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Have a late flight from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near CPT and hit the pillow fast:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Currently, RM1,174 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM4,110. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Tenerife to CPT, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). June is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Book a Tenerife to CPT plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Cape Town when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Table Mountain followed by Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres north-west of Cape Town, a trip to Saldanha will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, Ceres is another essential stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.