Flying from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Tenerife. Explore your options departing from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS) when reserving your flight from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is 2 hours ahead of Tenerife. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town.
To ensure you get on your flight from Tenerife to CPT, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from central Tenerife to TFN is roughly 13 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Catching an early flight from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Tenerife North Airport:
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport, browse these options when heading out from Tenerife South Airport:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
TFS is about 64 kilometres from central Tenerife. It'll take 44 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Tenerife South Airport the day before your flight from Tenerife to CPT:
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CPT:
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Book a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport from C$652 or travel return from just C$1,112. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cape Town in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Cape Town. The warmest month is February. Lock in your flights from Tenerife to CPT sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Cape Town International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Table Mountain, Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront and Robben Island are must-visits when exploring Cape Town.
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