Cheap Flights to Canary Island

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the only airport serving Canary Island.

Canary Island is serviced by 40 air carriers from 72 airports around the world.

Most often, travellers fly with The Flying Kangaroo, Virgin Australia and Virgin Australia when heading to Canary Island. The biggest proportion of these flights originate in Sydney, with The Flying Kangaroo flying this route the most.

With 2 180 direct flights operating each week, you'll be landing in Canary Island before you have time to say, "Are we there yet?"

A large number of flights to Canary Island depart from Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide airports.

If it's Sydney you're leaving behind, you'll be in the air for around 1 hour and 35 minutes before you arrive in Canary Island. Terminal to terminal from Brisbane takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes and from Adelaide, 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Don't leave locking in your flight to Canary Island until the very last minute. That's one move frequent travellers use to get the best prices. Booking well in advance means more choices and less expensive flights. Don't stop there, however. Do some research and check if there are a few airports at your destination. Fares often differ depending on the airport you go for. Be sure to compare fares across air carriers too. And finally, remember that it's first in, best dressed. Know what a typical airfare costs and be ready to snap up a ticket as soon as you see an unbeatable bargain. The sweetest deals don't last long.

Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a seamless experience if you've prepared well. Take a peek at these essential travel tips that will help get your Canary Island holiday started on the right note. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• The trick to having a hassle-free flight experience is to plan ahead. First up, the essentials: passport, travel docs, bank cards and important medications. Next, take on board items that'll help pass the time, like your laptop or a few magazines. It's also smart to pack your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Last but not least, don't forget to chuck in toiletry items like a toothbrush, lip balm and a fresh set of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don't have a Swiss Army knife lurking in your carry-on luggage. Other banned items include explosive or flammable products, such as bleach and fuel, and liquids and gels in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

• Go for comfort over style. Prepare for temperature changes in the cabin by donning layers, and pick flat, easy-to-remove shoes like sneakers.
• You've probably heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by long periods of inactivity. To lower your risk on board, drink plenty of water, consider wearing compression tights or socks and do gentle foot and leg exercises in your seat.

A little pre-planning before you get to the airport will help make your getaway to Canary Island a breeze. We've compiled some useful tips and tricks for a swift journey past security:

• Security personnel first need to know that you have a valid passport and matching boarding pass before anything else. Keep them close by.
• Your belt, coat, keys and other small items, like coins, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them before your turn.
• Electronic devices like phones and laptops will also need to go on a tray to be scanned. Don't worry, you'll be back online in no time.
• Any gels or liquids, such as perfume or toothpaste, that you want to bring on board must be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Also, everything must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-lock bag.
• Lightweight sneakers are a clever footwear choice as you're less likely to be required to remove them when going through security. Hiking boots and other heavy-style shoes are often subjected to extra screening.
• Sharp items such as knives and scissors can't be taken on board. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them safely away in your checked suitcase.