London Heathrow to Tenerife South
2932 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 04m with 8 airlines operating direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Tenerife South (TFS). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £115 return), with peak prices in August (around £286). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from London Heathrow
Heathrow is the UK's main long-haul hub and the airport where full-service carriers concentrate their schedule rather than chase price. Expect five terminals, fast Tube and Elizabeth Line links into central London, and a route map that skews toward business-traveller frequency: more daily slots, fewer fare wars. Short-haul fares from Heathrow tend to run a little higher than Gatwick or Stansted on the same corridor — the trade-off is a wider choice of airline and a more reliable timetable.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife South is the larger of the island's two airports, handling almost all UK leisure traffic. The airport sits in the south of the island, 60 km from Santa Cruz; most resorts are within 30 minutes. Year-round demand keeps fares relatively stable; February–April and October are cheaper than peak summer or Christmas–New Year.
Who flies LHR to TFS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 4h 04m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 4h 04m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 4h 04m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 4h 04m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 4h 04m | Economy |
| Iberia | IB | 4h 04m | Economy |
| ITA Airways | AZ | 4h 04m | Economy |
| SAS | SK | 4h 04m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LHR→TFS
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
London to Tenerife FAQs
Direct flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Tenerife South (TFS) take approximately 4h 04m for the 2932 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £88. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Tenerife South (TFS): British Airways, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — British Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Spain (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain before booking.
Tenerife South (TFS) is the primary international airport for Tenerife. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.