Tenerife to London, Essex (TFS–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,862 mi airlines 36/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 47m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR579
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:50 AM
WET
10:20 AM
GMT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8653
FR Ryanair
73H
6:00 AM
WET TC
10:30 AM
GMT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2529
FR Ryanair
73H
6:20 AM
WET TC
10:50 AM
GMT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY5275
BY Britannia
7M8
1:35 PM
WET TA
6:00 PM
GMT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1690
LS Jet2
73H
3:25 PM
WET TB
8:00 PM
GMT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1536
LS Jet2
73H
3:25 PM
WET TB
8:00 PM
GMT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2424
FR Ryanair
7M8
3:39 PM
WET
8:09 PM
GMT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY5553
BY Britannia
7M8
3:45 PM
WET TA
8:10 PM
GMT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1664
LS Jet2
32Q
4:06 PM
WET TB
8:43 PM
GMT
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1626
LS Jet2
32Q
7:00 PM
WET TB
11:35 PM
GMT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1494
LS Jet2
73H
7:40 PM
WET TB
12:15 AM+1
GMT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY5274
BY Britannia
7M8
8:00 AM
GMT
12:25 PM
WET
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1689
LS Jet2
73H
9:45 AM
GMT T1
2:25 PM
WET
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1535
LS Jet2
73H
9:50 AM
GMT T1
2:30 PM
WET
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY5552
BY Britannia
7M8
10:05 AM
GMT T1
2:30 PM
WET
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1663
LS Jet2
32Q
10:20 AM
GMT T1
2:55 PM
WET
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR578
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:45 AM
GMT
3:15 PM
WET
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8652
FR Ryanair
73H
11:30 AM
GMT T1
4:00 PM
WET
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2530
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:05 PM
GMT T1
4:35 PM
WET
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1625
LS Jet2
32Q
1:20 PM
GMT T1
6:00 PM
WET
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2425
FR Ryanair
7M8
2:00 PM
GMT
6:30 PM
WET
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1493
LS Jet2
73H
2:10 PM
GMT T1
6:50 PM
WET
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Tenerife to London, Essex
3 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 1,862 mi 4h 25m nonstop 69 1-stop hubs

TFS–STN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Jet2 and Britannia Airways Ltd. lead the route. The flight covers 1,862 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFS–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 20 73H, 7M8 4h30
LS Jet2 14 32Q, 73H 4h35-4h37
BY Britannia Airways Ltd. 2 7M8 4h25
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – LS
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR, LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – BY, FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + FR + LS (36 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TFS to STN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFS to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,709
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Tenerife

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric TFS→STN LPA→STN FUE→STN
Distance from TFS 73 mi 167 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 2
Weekly flights 36 18 10
Flight time 4h 25m 4h 20m 4h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of TFS with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London, Essex is 0 hours the same as Tenerife.
TFS: WET · STN: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tenerife, it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
1,862 mi / 2,997 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m to 4h 37m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter the UK visa-free for up to 6 months as tourists or business visitors. Since Brexit, you must use a passport. Spanish national ID cards are no longer accepted for entry. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No minimum validity period beyond that is required.

You will pass through UK Border Force on arrival. Have your return ticket and accommodation details ready. The officer may ask about your purpose and funds. For visits under 6 months, no advance application is needed. You cannot work on a tourist entry, even unpaid volunteering in most cases.

The UK is rolling out an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. As of 2025, EU nationals including Spanish citizens do not yet need an ETA, but this is expected to change. Check gov.uk before booking. If you had pre-settled or settled status from living in the UK before Brexit, you enter under those rights instead of as a visitor.

Getting to TFS

No rail connection. TITSA bus Line 111 runs from Santa Cruz de Tenerife bus station to TFS in about 1 hour (€7.65). From Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos, bus Line 111/116 takes 20–30 minutes and costs €1.65–3.

Taxis from Playa de las Américas cost €15–20 (15–20 min). From Santa Cruz: €40–55 (45 min). The TF-1 motorway runs directly to the airport. Rental cars are the dominant mode for resort-area visitors; the airport road is well signed.

TFS–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tenerife to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,862 mi / 2,997 km
Flight time4h 25m to 4h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights36 out / 35 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: TFS
IATA / ICAOTFS / GCTS
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation209 ft / 64 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFS to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Tenerife Sur Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 4h 25m to 4h 37m. The route covers 1,862 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Britannia Airways Ltd., Ryanair and Jet2.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from TFS to STN. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LPA, ACE, OPO, SVQ, CAG, SUF, WRO, CTA, RAK, NOC, KTW, NTE, TEB, TLS, SNN, MAD, GLA, BGY, PSA, RTM, BFS, EDI, GDN, GOT, HHN, WMI, BSL, LUX, ORK, KRK, MRS, CGN, FMM, FKB, AGA, DUB, CDG, EIN, LIS, RIX, OTP, BUD, CPH, HAM, KEF, NAP, TLL, ARN, LHR, BLQ, FUE, AGP, HEL, AMS, MXP, BER, VNO, SZG, BRE, VIE, PRG, VLC, GVA, OSL, NUE, AOI, FCO, VRN and BRI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from STN to TFS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LPA, FUE and ACE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TFS to STN

Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd., Ryanair and Jet2. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TFS to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFS to STN ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,862 miles (2,997 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via LPA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gran Canaria Island (LPA), El Matorral (FUE) and San Bartolomé (ACE).