Cheap flights from Tenerife to Istanbul
Two airports serve each end of this route: Tenerife Norte and Tenerife Sur in Spain, plus Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen in Turkey. Since no direct flights exist on this connection, every journey requires at least one change of plane along the way.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | — | 27 Nov 2026 | from $190 | Search 27 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 4 Nov 2026 | from $211 | Search 4 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.4 | 18 Nov 2026 | from $213 | Search 18 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 19 Nov 2026 | from $217 | Search 19 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 18 Nov 2026 | from $262 | Search 18 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 18 Nov 2026 | from $265 | Search 18 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 3 Nov 2026 | from $285 | Search 3 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 20 Nov 2026 | from $301 | Search 20 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 6 Dec 2026 | from $325 | Search 6 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.8 | 3 Nov 2026 | from $346 | Search 3 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 2 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: September — from $197.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $346 | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $210 | 25 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $335 | 5 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $350 | 25 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $340 | 22 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $526 | 20 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $258 | 10 May 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $199 | 19 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $359 | 14 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $197 | 4 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Tenerife | Tenerife Norte TFN | 9 km |
| Tenerife | Tenerife Sur TFS | 56 km |
| Istanbul | Istanbul Airport IST | 33 km |
| Istanbul | Sabiha Gokcen SAW | 33 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
The summer months and holiday periods around Christmas tend to carry higher prices across most European routes. February stands out as the cheapest month to fly between these cities, with fares available from October through September in total. Booking several weeks ahead usually secures better rates than last-minute purchases.
Airlines and what to expect
This route features a mix of low-cost and full-service carriers spanning ten airlines. Easyjet, Wizz Air, and Wizz Air Malta operate as budget options, while Iberia, Lufthansa, Air Europa, Transavia Airlines, and Royal Air Maroc provide full-service connections. Air Serbia rounds out the available choices.
Arriving — Istanbul
Arriving late in the day at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen changes how you reach the city centre. Both airports offer public transport links, but schedules vary by time of arrival. Consider travel time into town when choosing between these two destinations based on your flight schedule.
Before you go: Turkey
- Currency
- TRY (₺)
- Power sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Language
- Turkish
- Emergency number
- 112, 177
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +36
- Internet domain
- .tr
- Population of Istanbul
- 15.7 M (2023)
- Time zone
- UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check whether baggage and seat selection cost extra on low-cost carriers before confirming your fare.
- Choose which Tenerife airport matches your departure preference since both serve the island.
- Verify connection times if booking separate tickets rather than a single itinerary.
- Confirm passport or visa requirements for entry into Turkey based on your nationality.
- Book flights outside peak summer months when prices typically rise on European routes.
Frequently asked questions
Tenerife – Istanbul: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for September 2027 — $197. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Tenerife – Istanbul: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Jet2, Air Serbia, Wizz Air, Aer Lingus, Wizz Air Malta, Easyjet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Turkish Airlines, Air Europa.
Tenerife – Istanbul: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Tenerife to Istanbul?
The distance is about 4,306 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 5 h 42 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Tenerife – Istanbul?
Tenerife: Tenerife Norte (TFN), Tenerife Sur (TFS). Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).
What is the time difference between Tenerife and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 h ahead of Tenerife.
Tenerife — more routes
Istanbul — flights from other cities
| From | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya | Pegasus | with a stop | 4 Dec 2026 | from $29 |
| Bucharest | Pegasus | direct | 2 Dec 2026 | from $46 |
| Budapest | Wizz Air | direct | 9 Jan 2027 | from $53 |
| Chisinau | Tarom | with a stop | 11 Dec 2026 | from $68 |
| Krakow | Air Serbia | with a stop | 9 Nov 2026 | from $98 |
| Iasi | Tarom | with a stop | 1 Dec 2026 | from $122 |
| Batumi | Pegasus | direct | 10 Nov 2026 | from $126 |
| Warsaw | Pegasus | with a stop | 7 Nov 2026 | from $139 |
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Tenerife / Istanbul that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas → Istanbul | 104 km from Tenerife | with a stop | 3 Dec 2026 | from $198 |