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Flights to Tenerife

Beach · Canary Islands · Sun. Compare cheap flights to Tenerife from UK airports — flight time 4h 30m from London.

4h 30m
Flight from London
from £28
Lowest return fare seen
All year
Best season

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Flying to Tenerife — what to know

Tenerife is a medium-haul destination from the UK — around 4h 30m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic short break. Travellers come for the beaches, Canary Islands and reliable sun. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including London Stansted, Bristol and East Midlands — each has its own comparison page below.

Most visitors aim for All year. The lowest return fare we have seen is £28 for a trip starting in December, from London Stansted (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and Spanish the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.

Flights to Tenerife by UK departure

Departure airportLowest return seenTypical return
London Stansted (STN)£28 (trip starting in December)£107Check price
Bristol (BRS)£28 (trip starting in November)£195Check price
East Midlands (EMA)£30 (trip starting in November)£169Check price
Liverpool (LPL)£30 (trip starting in December)£155Check price
London Gatwick (LGW)£30 (trip starting in December)£119Check price
London Luton (LTN)£32 (trip starting in December)£129Check price
Birmingham (BHX)£33 (trip starting in December)£151Check price
Manchester (MAN)£33 (trip starting in December)£128Check price
Newcastle (NCL)£38 (trip starting in November)£176Check price
Edinburgh (EDI)£47 (trip starting in December)£173Check price
Glasgow (GLA)£63 (trip starting in December)£146Check price
London Heathrow (LHR)£165 (trip starting in November)£186Check price

Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.

Good to know

Booking flights to Tenerife — the answers that matter

How much is a return flight to Tenerife from the UK?

Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Tenerife is £28 for a trip starting in December, from London Stansted (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.

Across the 12 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £107 to £195. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.

Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Tenerife: £28 from London Stansted (trip starting in December, checked 4 Nov).

Which UK airports fly to Tenerife?

Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Tenerife: London Stansted, Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London Heathrow. Each has its own fare page.

You book direct with the airline or travel agent. We do not sell tickets or add fees. Airlines seen flying non-stop to Tenerife from UK airports include Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI Airways and British Airways.

Key fact: London Stansted has the lowest stored return fare for Tenerife: £28 (checked 4 Nov).

When is the best time to visit Tenerife?

Direct answer. Aim for All year if you want Tenerife at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.

Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Euro (EUR); Spanish is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.

Key fact: Best months to visit Tenerife: All year. Flight time from London: about 4h 30m.

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Practical information for UK travellers

Flight time from London~4h 30m direct
Lowest return fare seen£28 for a trip starting in December from London Stansted, checked 4 Nov. A stored fare, not a current price.
Best monthsAll year
VisaNo visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
LanguageSpanish
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from the UK to Tenerife?

Direct flights from London to Tenerife take approximately 4h 30m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.

Which UK airports can I fly to Tenerife from?

CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Tenerife: London Stansted, Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London Heathrow. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.

How much is a return flight to Tenerife?

The lowest return fare we have seen for Tenerife is £28 for a trip starting in December, from London Stansted (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £107. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.

Which UK airport is cheapest for flights to Tenerife?

In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Tenerife was £28 from London Stansted and Bristol alike, then East Midlands £30, Liverpool £30 and London Gatwick £30. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £107 from London Stansted, then London Gatwick £119 and Manchester £128. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.

Do UK passport holders need a visa for Spain?

No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel

What currency is used in Spain?

Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Tenerife accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.

What language is spoken in Tenerife?

Spanish. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.