Flying from Sao Paulo to Tenerife: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are Tenerife's primary gateways.
The timezone in Tenerife is UTC+0, which is three hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Sao Paulo to Tenerife flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Tenerife
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Sao Paulo to Tenerife flights if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it easy to book a Sao Paulo to Tenerife flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
GRU is about 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in around 3 hours 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport the day before your flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Viracopos Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.02%.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to TFN if you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tenerife and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Tenerife North Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
After your flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Tenerife is roughly 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife, tuck yourself in at a hotel near TFS. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Tenerife South Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from TFS two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife. January is the most popular month to travel to Tenerife. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to Tenerife ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife in February when temperatures average between 14ºC and 21ºC.
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Tenerife, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín and Playa de las Gaviotas are top attractions which should be on any good Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
