Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Tenerife: what you need to know
Tenerife and London (where London Stansted Airport is located) are in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
London Stansted Airport (STN) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the most popular route, with 23 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from STN to TFS is with Ryanair at 20:30. Choose the first departure operated by Ryanair at 05:55 if you want to fly out earlier.
For a relaxed start to your STN to Tenerife flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Direct London Stansted Airport to Tenerife tickets are available for booking. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) will be where your journey ends.
Check out the offers from Ryanair. This airline has direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Tenerife.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from STN to Tenerife. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
The journey from central London to STN takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Tenerife? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to STN:
London Stansted Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from STN reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Tenerife
Rs7,401 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Tenerife flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs16,255. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from STN to Tenerife.
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Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Stansted Airport to Tenerife, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near TFN:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Tenerife North Airport around one week ahead of your flight from STN to Tenerife.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Tenerife. Once you've disembarked your flight from London Stansted Airport to Tenerife, it'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near TFS. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your STN to Tenerife flight:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at TFS can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Tenerife
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Tenerife. August is the busiest month to travel to Tenerife. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your London Stansted Airport to Tenerife plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from STN to Tenerife around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
Start your Tenerife trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London Stansted Airport to Tenerife, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Casa Del Carnaval, Plaza de Espana and Mirador de Playa Benijo are major attractions which should be on every Tenerife itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres east of Tenerife, a visit to Arrecife will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Spain, head for Puerto del Rosario, roughly 241 kilometres east of Tenerife. Parque Escultórico Puerto del Rosario, Casa-Museo de Unamuno and Territorio Imaginario are among the biggest draws.