Traveling from London to Tenerife: what you need to know
When organizing your flight from London to Tenerife, you'll have a good selection of airports to leave from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
When it comes to choosing where to land in Tenerife, Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are the chief entry points.
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct London to Tenerife flight.
London and Tenerife share the same timezone, UTC+0.
With four weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from London to Tenerife with British Airways at 07:20. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from LHR to TFS is with British Airways at 12:55.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your London to Tenerife flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tenerife
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap London to Tenerife flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Set out from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on a nonstop flight from London to Tenerife. From LHR, you can fly directly into Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
British Airways is a popular airline that offers direct London to Tenerife plane tickets from LHR.
We make it simple to find a London to Tenerife flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Located around 26 kilometers from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Tenerife or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from London to Tenerife, seamlessly connecting to Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
LGW has a range of airlines offering direct London to Tenerife plane tickets. Book your flight with any of these carriers:
Break up your London to Tenerife flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Tenerife include:
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometers or so.
You're off on vacation, so why not book an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Tenerife:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 83%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport (STN) offers convenient direct flights from London to Tenerife. Your trip from STN will have you touching down at Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Prepare for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to Tenerife plane tickets from STN.
You can book a ticket from London to Tenerife with one or more stops out of London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and Tenerife:
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
From central London, STN is around 48 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Tenerife flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as planned, STN is a dependable starting point for your trip.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is approximately 8 kilometers. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there when traveling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Tenerife, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near TFN:
Grab a Tenerife North Airport rental car and explore Tenerife and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, TopCar and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
After your flight from London to Tenerife has touched down, you can make your way to the city center in about 50 minutes by car. Central Tenerife is approximately 56 kilometers from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to TFS. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from London to Tenerife:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Tenerife South Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at TFS can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Tenerife
August is the most popular month for flights from London to Tenerife. To avoid the crowds, head to Tenerife in March.
When booking your London to Tenerife tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Tenerife, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap flights from London to Tenerife around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
Once you've booked your flight from London to Tenerife, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tenerife:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Plaza de Espana, Casa Del Carnaval and Mirador de Playa Benijo are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tenerife. Around 88 kilometers to the southeast, popular attractions include La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
Telde is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 97 kilometers southeast of Tenerife. No trip is complete without experiencing Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista.










