Flying from London to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): What you need to know
Take your pick of a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
4 hours 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct London to Tenerife South Airport flight.
London and Tenerife (where Tenerife South Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the busiest route, with 4 direct services every week. You can get from LHR to TFS on British Airways's 7:20am departure.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from London to TFS.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can take a direct flight from London to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When leaving from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Tenerife South Airport with British Airways.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LHR and TFS is British Airways.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is British Airways.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to TFS leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check if flying out of LGW makes more sense for your journey.
From LGW, direct flights from London to TFS are offered by easyJet.
On the LGW to TFS route, easyJet is the go-to airline for most travellers.
If you want a carrier known for punctuality, book with British Airways. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 81.19% for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Tenerife South Airport.
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Tenerife South Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and TFS:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA)
You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to TFS flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Start your trip at Stansted Airport (STN) and fly straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from London to Tenerife South Airport from here.
Get on board with Ryanair. It offers direct London to TFS plane tickets from STN.
Ryanair sees the most traveller bookings for flights from STN to TFS.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Jet2. Its services land as planned 76.19% of the time.
Reserve a plane ticket from London to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between STN and TFS are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Cork Airport (ORK)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Tenerife South Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
If you have a late flight from London to Tenerife South Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TFS:
Follow your own route with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and experience more of Tenerife and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Tenerife South Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
Tenerife South Airport to central Tenerife is about 56 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Right now, R 534 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Tenerife South Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,067. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from London to TFS by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for landing cheap London to Tenerife South Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from London to TFS.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Tenerife South Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Tenerife South Airport (TFS), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Tenerife based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a London to TFS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Tenerife South Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Tenerife
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Tenerife right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Tenerife South Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Plaza de Espana, Casa Del Carnaval and Tenerife Auditorium (Auditorio de Tenerife) are leading attractions which should be on every Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Tenerife, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Journey around 322 kilometres east to Arrecife to tick off its top sights. From Arecife to Playa de la Arena and La Mirada de César Manrique, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Spain, consider Puerto del Rosario, roughly 274 kilometres east of Tenerife. Playa de los Pozos o Playa Chica, Playa Para Perros and Reserva de la Biosfera de Fuerteventura are key highlights.
