Cheap flights from Shannon to Tenerife

Booking a couple of months ahead usually pays off, and February is the cheapest month on the route, which suits anyone chasing winter sun. October through May all show prices on the calendar, so shoulder months like November and March are worth comparing alongside the depths of winter. August sits in the list too, but expect holiday demand to push fares up. Irish school holidays and Christmas weeks are the dates to avoid if budget comes first.

The difference you feel comes down to what the ticket includes: Ryanair sells a bare fare where a cabin bag and anything checked cost extra, while Aer Lingus bundles more in but often charges more upfront. Both fly the route nonstop from Shannon, so neither option forces a connection. Check the baggage rules before comparing headline prices, because a fare that looks higher with a bag included can work out cheaper than a low-cost fare plus add-ons.

If you land late in the day, sort your transfer before you fly, because the last buses from either airport thin out in the evening and a taxi becomes the fallback. Tenerife Sur sits on the island's south coast, well away from Santa Cruz, so it serves the resort towns rather than the capital, and the drive takes a while. Tenerife Norte is closer to Santa Cruz and suits anyone staying in the north or heading straight into town. Both airports have car hire desks and regular bus links, but check which one your booking actually uses before arranging anything.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

112, 061, 091

Driving side

right

Calling code

+34

Internet domain

.es

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Tenerife

212 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Atlantic/Canary)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Work out baggage costs on the low-cost fare before comparing it with a fuller ticket.
• Check which Tenerife airport your flight uses, since the two sit far apart on the island.
• Look at evening arrival times and how they match the last bus or transfer you plan to take.
• Confirm your passport meets Spain's entry rules before you book.
• Compare February against the shoulder months if the calendar shows a gap in fares.
• If you book separate tickets for a connection anywhere, leave enough time between them.