Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
You can choose from 12 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with British Airways is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 12:55.
To ensure you get on your LHR to TFS flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Tenerife (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is British Airways.
Among carriers operating LHR to TFS flights, British Airways has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and TFS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
R 1,535 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,898. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to TFS.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to TFS.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Consider staying in a hotel near TFS if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Tenerife South Airport rental car and explore Tenerife and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tenerife South Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
From Tenerife South Airport, Tenerife is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
March is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tenerife in April.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to TFS in February. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
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 seen the sights of Tenerife. Around 88 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Spain, head for Telde, roughly 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad are key reasons to visit.