Flying from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to London: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Tenerife South Airport to London and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 29 minutes.
Tenerife (the location of Tenerife South Airport) and London are in the same timezone — UTC+0.
The most popular route is from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to Stansted Airport (STN). There are 37 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TFS to STN is the 05:45 Ryanair service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 22:35 with Jet2.
To ensure you catch your flight from TFS to London, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Reserve a direct flight from Tenerife South Airport to London and skip the layovers. TFS offers nonstop options to these London airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Direct flights from Tenerife South Airport to London are offered by a good number of airlines. Get on board with any of these:
If you hold a passport from Spain and plan to travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and are subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Tenerife South Airport to London.
Located around 64 kilometres from central Tenerife, TFS can be reached in approximately 44 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near TFS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Tenerife South Airport to London or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to London
$25 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Tenerife South Airport to London. A return flight starts from $56. These prices may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from TFS to London, reserve your journey 9 months before the departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Tenerife South Airport to London. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 1 minute to get there by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tenerife South Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 80 kilometres from central London. Following your flight from Tenerife South Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to LGW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from TFS to London at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Tenerife South Airport to London. July is the most popular month to visit London. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before booking a flight from Tenerife South Airport to London, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from TFS to London in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
After locking in your flight from Tenerife South Airport to London, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are top sights which should feature on every London itinerary.
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