Flights to Tenerife

A flight from London to Tenerife takes approximately four hours and 30 minutes.

The cheapest months to fly to Tenerife are usually November, March or April. The summer months enjoy the best weather, with temperatures around 30°C, but Tenerife is a year-round destination with winter lows rarely dropping below 20°C.

Use our low fare finder to find the cheapest time to visit Tenerife.

Tenerife is an affordable destination at any time of the year, but particularly if you travel outside the peak months of July and August. For the best deals on accommodation, look beyond the more popular resorts of Los Cristianos and the upscale hotels of Costa Adeje.

The island has many self-catering apartments, which are an excellent choice if you’re travelling with a group. Opt for a hostel to cut costs further or pitch a tent in one of Tenerife’s many official campsites.

For a truly wallet-friendly experience, have lunch at a guachinche – pop-up restaurants that appear in the garages and back gardens of local families, which typically serve simple, traditional dishes. The best place to find seasonal guachines is in the northern, wine-growing region of the island.

Tenerife South airport is a 15-minute drive from the Playa de las Americas resort and the neighbouring Costa Adeje. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife in a taxi. Visitors can also pre-book an airport transfer through their resort. 

Buses link the airport to Santa Cruz and Costa Adeje and run through the night. They also serve the main areas and attractions. 

Tenerife also has bike routes that run all over the island, including Teide National Park. It’s easy to rent bicycles and mountain bikes from all the main towns and resorts. 

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what Tenerife has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

Whether you’re looking for an all-action family holiday, romantic getaway, a trip with friends or a quiet solo escape, Tenerife caters for every type of itinerary. There are lots of activities on offer away from the island itself too. Take a 50-minute ferry ride from the Canary’s biggest island to one of its smallest. The neighbouring La Gomera offers visitors near-deserted beaches, cliff-top walks, peaceful seaside tavernas, and the chance to dive in unspoilt coral reefs. Whale-watching tours run year-round and come with guarantees that you’ll see the island's resident pilot whales.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Spain. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.