Flying from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Tenerife: what you need to know
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London (the location of London Southend Airport).
London Southend Airport (SEN) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the most popular route, with three weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from SEN to TFS is with easyJet at 13:35. Choose the first departure operated by easyJet at 07:00 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SEN to Tenerife flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
You can book a direct London Southend Airport to Tenerife ticket. Start your journey at SEN and land at Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Book your favourite seat with easyJet. This leading carrier offers direct flights from London Southend Airport to Tenerife.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing for flight tickets from SEN to Tenerife, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Travelling from central London to SEN takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 56 kilometres in 1 hour 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near SEN. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Southend Airport to Tenerife or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of the departures from London Southend Airport, 77.91% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Tenerife
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Southend Airport to Tenerife flight is R 689. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,245. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from SEN to Tenerife, book your trip eight months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on London Southend Airport to Tenerife tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London Southend Airport to Tenerife. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TFN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tenerife and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Tenerife North Airport around one week in advance of your flight from SEN to Tenerife.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is about 64 kilometres from central Tenerife. Once you've disembarked your flight from London Southend Airport to Tenerife, it'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near TFS. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your SEN to Tenerife flight:
Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar make picking up a Tenerife South Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from TFS two weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
Before you book your flights from London Southend Airport to Tenerife, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Tenerife offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your London Southend Airport to Tenerife flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEN to Tenerife in February when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London Southend Airport to Tenerife, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Playa de las Gaviotas are popular attractions which should be on any good Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Tenerife, now it's time to explore more of Spain. Travel about 274 kilometres east to Arrecife to check off its leading attractions. From Museo Arqueologico de Lanzarote to Iglesia de San Gines and Estatua de Heraclio Niz Mesa, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Spain, head for Puerto del Rosario, roughly 241 kilometres east of Tenerife. La Cocinita d'E, Exit - Room Escape Fuerteventura and Caminos are key highlights.