Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Tenerife: what you need to know
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London (the location of Stansted Airport).
With 27 weekly flights between the two airports, Stansted Airport (STN) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the most popular route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 05:55. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from STN to TFS is with Ryanair at 20:30.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your STN to Tenerife flight.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Direct Stansted Airport to Tenerife tickets are available for booking. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) will be your arrival point.
Check out the offers from Ryanair. This airline has direct flights from Stansted Airport to Tenerife.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from STN to Tenerife with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
Located around 48 kilometres from central London, STN can be reached in about 1 hour by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near STN? If you're catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Tenerife, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of all flights leaving Stansted Airport, 64.73% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Tenerife
R 620 is currently the best price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Tenerife flight. A return flight ticket starts at R 1,241. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from STN to Tenerife. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Landing cheap tickets from Stansted Airport to Tenerife is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest prices across every month and land a fantastic deal.
There's no need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from STN to Tenerife.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Stansted Airport to Tenerife by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to the centre of Tenerife takes around 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Stansted Airport to Tenerife, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TFN:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and explore beyond Tenerife's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week ahead of your flight from STN to Tenerife.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Once your flight from Stansted Airport to Tenerife has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Tenerife is roughly 64 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to TFS. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your STN to Tenerife flight:
Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar make picking up a Tenerife South Airport rental car simple. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from TFS two weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
Plan your trip to Tenerife during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Stansted Airport to Tenerife during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Stansted Airport to Tenerife flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to Tenerife in February when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Tenerife
After booking your flight from Stansted Airport to Tenerife, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tenerife:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Playa de las Gaviotas are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Tenerife, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Travel about 274 kilometres east to Arrecife to check off its top sights. From Museo Arqueologico de Lanzarote to Iglesia de San Gines and Estatua de Heraclio Niz Mesa, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 241 kilometres east of Tenerife, Puerto del Rosario is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with La Cocinita d'E, Exit - Room Escape Fuerteventura and Caminos.