Travelling from London to Tenerife North Airport (TFN): What you need to know
Tenerife North Airport is located in Tenerife. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Your flight from London to TFN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to TFN. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Tenerife North Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Tenerife North Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and TFN are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to TFN flight:
London Gatwick Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Lock in a plane ticket from London to Tenerife North Airport (TFN) out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and TFN are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Tenerife North Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a dependable starting point for your adventure.
About Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
If you have a late flight from London to Tenerife North Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near TFN:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Tenerife North Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Tenerife. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
At the moment, R 871 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Tenerife North Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,516. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to TFN. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap London to Tenerife North Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from London to Tenerife North Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from London to Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to visit Tenerife. August is when most people book flights from London to Tenerife North Airport (TFN), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your London to TFN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Tenerife, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Tenerife North Airport in February when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Tenerife
Once you've booked your flight from London to Tenerife North Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tenerife:
Your Tenerife visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that are worth your time include Plaza de Espana, Casa Del Carnaval and Mirador de Playa Benijo.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres east of Tenerife, a visit to Arrecife will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto.
Around 241 kilometres east of Tenerife, Puerto del Rosario is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Parque Escultórico Puerto del Rosario, Casa-Museo de Unamuno and Territorio Imaginario.