Flying from Toronto to Tenerife: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Tenerife, there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are some of Toronto's main terminals.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Tenerife, Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are the primary gateways.
The timezone in Tenerife is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Toronto.
To ensure you make your Toronto to Tenerife flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Tenerife
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Toronto to Tenerife flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
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The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Arriving 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 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The centre of Tenerife is around 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). As soon as your flight from Toronto to Tenerife has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 45 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
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Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride two weeks before your arrival at TFS will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Tenerife
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Toronto to Tenerife. January is the busiest month for a trip to Tenerife. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in a Toronto to Tenerife ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Tenerife in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Tenerife, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín and Playa de las Gaviotas are top sights which should feature on every Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tenerife. Around 88 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
Around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, Telde is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.