Travelling from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to London: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Tenerife South Airport to London and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 30 minutes.
Tenerife (the location of Tenerife South Airport) and London share the same timezone — UTC+0.
Choose from 32 services each week between Tenerife South Airport (TFS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). This is the most popular flight route.
To avoid rushing for your TFS to London flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like March? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel directly to London leaving from TFS. Here are some airports you can jet right into when searching for your Tenerife South Airport to London ticket:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London Southend Airport (SEN)
You'll find a good selection of airlines that offer direct flights from Tenerife South Airport to London, including:
TFS is about 56 kilometres from central Tenerife. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to TFS? If you've booked an early flight from Tenerife South Airport to London, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
75% of flights that leave from Tenerife South Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to London
R 395 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tenerife South Airport to London flight. Return plane tickets start at R 853. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from TFS to London if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Tenerife South Airport to London throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to LHR if you're coming in on a late flight from Tenerife South Airport to London. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your flight from TFS to London can help you get the best possible rate.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 48 kilometres from central London. Following your flight from Tenerife South Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near LGW. Settle in and get cosy after your TFS to London flight at any of these well-located options:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at LGW will help you stay within budget.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Tenerife South Airport to London has touched down. Central London is around 56 kilometres from London Stansted Airport (STN) and takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car.
The journey takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, find a hotel close to STN. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your TFS to London flight:
If you're searching for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from STN around four weeks before your flight from Tenerife South Airport to London. This improves your chances of getting the car you want, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to London
January is the quietest month for flights from Tenerife South Airport to London, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to London based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Tenerife South Airport to London plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TFS to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Tenerife South Airport to London:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and Big Ben are popular attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're looking to explore another side of the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 161 kilometres northwest of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are highlights.