Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport is 4 hours 35 minutes.
London and Tenerife share the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from LHR to TFS start at 07:20 — the first with British Airways. The last departure is at 12:55 with British Airways. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your LHR to TFS flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Getting to Tenerife (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
With 78.05% of its services arriving as planned, British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to TFS flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and TFS:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight is Rs19,849. A return fare is currently Rs49,305. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from LHR to TFS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Reserve a hotel close to TFS if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Tenerife South Airport rental car and discover Tenerife and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Tenerife South Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport is June, while December is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Tenerife based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tenerife South Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tenerife, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 28ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHR to TFS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras), Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Spain, consider Telde, about 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. Mirador de San Francisco, Palacio Rocha and Basilica of San Juan Bautista are among its highlights.



