Flying from Tenerife to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Tenerife to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are Tenerife's main airports.
Athens is 2 hours ahead of Tenerife. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tenerife to ATH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from central Tenerife to TFN is approximately 13 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Tenerife North Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tenerife to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Tenerife to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Tenerife South Airport and ATH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Tenerife to TFS in around 1 hour and 13 minutes. The terminal is roughly 64 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 44 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Tenerife South Airport the day before your flight from Tenerife to ATH:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late flight from Tenerife to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
For a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, ر.ق. 281 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from ر.ق. 569. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from Tenerife to ATH, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Tenerife to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Athens in February when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Athens. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Tenerife to ATH during then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
Travel in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 4ºC and 14ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Tenerife to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
More about Athens
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Athens right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are essential stops on your Athens itinerary.
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