Travelling from Tenerife to London: what you need to know
Tenerife is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Tenerife to London flying out of Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
You can arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). You can also disembark at London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) in London.
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Tenerife to London flight.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Tenerife.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Tenerife to London flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to London
To find cheap Tenerife to London flights, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your plane ticket from Tenerife to London.
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Flying from Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The journey from central Tenerife to TFN takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a handy hotel close to Tenerife North Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tenerife to London, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from Tenerife North Airport, 75.81% land on schedule at their destination.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
You can travel directly to London from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Disembark at one of these airports on your flight from Tenerife to London:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Book your direct Tenerife to London plane ticket with one of these popular airlines that operate from TFS:
TFS is about 56 kilometres from central Tenerife. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Tenerife to London? Kick back in a hotel near Tenerife South Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Tenerife South Airport has an on-time performance rate of 64%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is approximately 23 kilometres. It takes about 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tenerife to London. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience more of London and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 40 kilometres from the centre of London. Once you've hopped off your flight from Tenerife to London, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take about 30 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Tenerife to London:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from LGW three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Head toward the city centre after your flight from Tenerife to London has landed. Central London is around 48 kilometres from Stansted Airport (STN) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by cab or ride-share.
Public transport can take you there in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Check in to a hotel close to STN and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you're catching a late Tenerife to London flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these accommodation options bring comfort closer to you:
Whether you'd like an economy for a solo trip or a roomy SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the ideal Stansted Airport rental car for you. Check out the types of wheels available here from companies such as Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your ride from STN four weeks before your flight from Tenerife to London for the best rates.
Best time to go to London
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Tenerife to London. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your Tenerife to London tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Tenerife to London in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about London
After booking your flight from Tenerife to London, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are essential stops on your London itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.