Flying from Tenerife to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Tenerife. Check out your options leaving from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS) when booking your flight from Tenerife to Stansted Airport (STN).
Stansted Airport is located in London. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Tenerife.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Tenerife to STN.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
TFN is about 13 kilometres from central Tenerife. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Tenerife North Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tenerife to Stansted Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
75.81% of flights that leave from Tenerife North Airport land at their destination on time.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
You can book a direct Tenerife to Stansted Airport (STN) plane ticket out of Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Work out whether leaving from TFS works best for your plans.
Ryanair has direct flights from Tenerife to STN leaving from TFS. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
On the TFS to STN route, Ryanair is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier operating flights between Tenerife South Airport and Stansted Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Tenerife to TFS in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Tenerife to STN flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Tenerife South Airport:
64.91% of all departures from Tenerife South Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Stansted Airport (STN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to STN if you have a late flight from Tenerife to Stansted Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Stansted Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Tenerife to Stansted Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
From Stansted Airport, central London is around 64 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Stansted Airport (STN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Stansted Airport is P1,039. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P2,224. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Tenerife to STN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Stansted Airport (STN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Tenerife to Stansted Airport (STN), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to London based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Tenerife to STN plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tenerife to Stansted Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in London right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Tenerife to Stansted Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are top sights which should be on every London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Travel about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its must-visit sights. From The Windsor Castle to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bristol is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 193 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
