Direct flight about 3 h 56
Tenerife from London Gatwick
Published 4 October 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·
From London Gatwick, a nonstop flight gets you in Tenerife in about 3 h 56. You land at Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS), 16 miles from the destination, after 1,810 miles of flight.
In Tenerife, the best time for a trip is May to November, with daytime highs up to 25 °C and the sea up to 24 °C.
7 days in Tenerife in August, Beach and hiking, from London Gatwick on your own
Plan a trip- Flight time from London Gatwick
- about 3 h 56
- Flight distance LGW to TFS
- 1,810 miles
- Nonstop from LGW
- Direct flight
- Best time to go
- May to November
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Tenerife from London Gatwick starts with your dates
Tenerife from London Gatwick works well for couples, families and anyone wanting a warm-weather break with a flexible planning method. Begin with your intended month rather than a fixed date if you are still comparing options.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
TenerifeiPhoto: dronepicr · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsYou can describe the journey in one sentence or by voice. HolidayWow reads the destination, group, pace and budget, then places each day on a map. Add dates later and the day cards gain weekday, live weather and live price information, giving you a practical route from airport search to the final transfer.
Summer suits long daylight hours and warm sea conditions, while spring offers a balanced combination of sunshine and comfortable daytime temperatures. Autumn brings the warmest air and sea readings in the climate record. Winter remains useful for winter holidays, with a milder coastal climate and opportunities to explore the island at a comfortable pace.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTenerifeiPhoto: dronepicr · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChoose a Tenerife base that matches your holiday style
Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas suit travellers who want beaches, resorts and straightforward days around the southern coast. Puerto de la Cruz provides access to northern scenery, Mount Teide views and the traditional character of northern Tenerife. Choose a base according to the experiences you want most, then organise other areas as day trips.
Santa CruziPhoto: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe southern coast works especially well for families sharing accommodation and spending time near the sea. Santa Cruz suits travellers who prefer a capital-city base, local food and easy access to central Tenerife. A single base keeps transfers and daily planning simple, while a short stay split across the south and north can capture a broader range of landscapes.
Treat your stay as the anchor for the holiday rather than a fixed endpoint. HolidayWow can show the route from London Gatwick, the transfer to the first stay and later journeys between stops. Live prices for stays and transport appear through partner links, so you can compare current options while the route remains visible.
Santa CruziPhoto: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPlan coast, mountain and village days
A balanced week can include beach time, a Teide National Park day, a visit to Masca and a slower day around your base. Teide is Tenerife's central landmark and the national park provides a strong contrast to the coast. Masca sits within a dramatic mountain landscape and makes a rewarding excursion when the day is planned with travel and walking in mind.
Set a relaxed pace for coast days with one or two stops, a balanced pace for sightseeing, and a packed pace when you want to cover several places. HolidayWow reorders the day after each edit, so a long transfer can prompt a lighter plan. The map makes it easy to see whether a day connects well geographically or needs another look.
Weather shapes the best sequence as well as the activities. Warm sea conditions favour coastal days and swimming, while clear mornings are useful for mountain viewpoints. Keep a flexible stop near your base for a swim, café visit or slow walk if clouds arrive. This gives the holiday variety without turning every day into a fixed schedule.
Tenerife from London Gatwick
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Airports at the destination
Your nonstop flight from London Gatwick lands at Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS), 16 miles from the destination.
- TFSTenerife Sur Airport16 miles to the destination, about 3 h 56 from LGW, 1,810 miles of flightDirect
Best time to travel in Tenerife
In Tenerife, the best time for a trip is May to November, with daytime highs up to 25 °C and the sea up to 24 °C. The sea reaches 24 °C in September.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
| Night °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| Sea °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Rain days | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
When to go to Tenerife
September is the hottest month at 25 °C, while January drops to 19 °C. July is the driest with 0 rain days and February the wettest with 6. May brings the most sun, around 10 hours daily.
Swimming season runs through August, September and October; the water tops out at 24 °C in September. Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
- January: 19 °C, sea 20 °C, 5 rain days, 7 h of sun
- February: 19 °C, sea 19 °C, 6 rain days, 7 h of sun
- March: 19 °C, sea 19 °C, 4 rain days, 8 h of sun
- April: 20 °C, sea 19 °C, 3 rain days, 9 h of sun
- May: 21 °C, sea 20 °C, 1 rain day, 10 h of sun
- June: 22 °C, sea 21 °C, 1 rain day, 10 h of sun
- July: 24 °C, sea 22 °C, 0 rain days, 9 h of sun
- August: 24 °C, sea 23 °C, 0 rain days, 9 h of sun
- September: 25 °C, sea 24 °C, 2 rain days, 9 h of sun
- October: 24 °C, sea 24 °C, 4 rain days, 8 h of sun
- November: 22 °C, sea 22 °C, 6 rain days, 6 h of sun
- December: 20 °C, sea 21 °C, 6 rain days, 6 h of sun
Demand for Tenerife through the year
Monthly search volumes put the peak for Tenerife in January and the low point in December.
A day in Tenerife in April
Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 20 °C, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day. By night it is 18 °C: a terrace dinner works.
What to pack for Tenerife
For September, plan for changeable mild weather: 25 °C in the day, 22 °C after dark, 2 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm layer for the evenings
- Swimwear and a beach towel
- A travel adapter for your chargers
Weather in Tenerife month by month
- January19 °C
20 °C - February19 °C19 °C
- March19 °C19 °C
- April20 °C19 °C
- May21 °C20 °C
- June22 °C21 °C
- July24 °C22 °C
- August24 °C23 °C
- September25 °C24 °C
- October24 °C24 °C
- November22 °C22 °C
- December20 °C21 °C
Nonstop flights in Tenerife from other airports
Besides London Gatwick, nonstop flights in Tenerife leave from 7 other airports; the closest to London Gatwick is London Luton, with a flight time of about 4 h.
- LGWTenerife from London Gatwickabout 3 h 56 to TFS, nonstop
- LTNTenerife from London Lutonabout 4 h to TFS, nonstop
- STNTenerife from London Stanstedabout 4 h 02 to TFS, nonstop
- BRSTenerife from Bristolabout 3 h 51 to TFS, nonstop
- BHXTenerife from Birminghamabout 4 h 01 to TFS, nonstop
- MANTenerife from Manchesterabout 4 h 05 to TFS, nonstop
- EDITenerife from Edinburghabout 4 h 21 to TFS, nonstop
- GLATenerife from Glasgowabout 4 h 18 to TFS, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Live prices for Tenerife
Stays, tours and flights for Tenerife show their live price from our partners, in your currency, right below. We never estimate a price: what you see is what the partner charges today.
Match the island to the season
September offers the highest daytime temperature in the climate record at 25 °C, with a 24 °C sea temperature and nine sunshine hours. These conditions suit beach days, coastal walks and sightseeing with a warm outdoor finish. October also has a 24 °C sea temperature and remains a strong choice for travellers who enjoy the water.
May and June combine daytime temperatures of 21 °C and 22 °C with ten sunshine hours. They work well for walking, touring and spending time by the coast, with sea temperatures of 20 °C and 21 °C. July reaches 24 °C by day and 22 °C at sea, while August reaches 24 °C by day and 23 °C at sea.
January and February are cooler, with daytime temperatures of 19 °C and sea temperatures of 20 °C and 19 °C. December offers 20 °C by day, a 21 °C sea temperature and six sunshine hours. These months work well for sightseeing, winter breaks and travellers who value the pace of an island holiday alongside beach time.
Tenerife from London Gatwick: frequently asked questions
How far is Tenerife from London Gatwick?
You can use that distance as the starting point for a door to door plan, then connect the airport journey with your flight, transfer and first stay.
What is the best time to fly from London Gatwick to Tenerife?
May through October is a strong choice for warm weather and sea conditions. September is the warmest month in the climate record, while May and June offer comfortable touring weather with good sunshine. Choose the month that matches your preference for beach time, walking or sightseeing.
Can I plan a Tenerife holiday before choosing exact dates?
Yes. HolidayWow can begin with a month, place and group description. Add dates later and the day cards gain weekday, live weather and live prices, allowing the route and accommodation to develop around the final travel dates.
Which Tenerife areas suit different travellers?
The southern coast suits beach-focused stays and families, while Puerto de la Cruz suits travellers interested in northern scenery and Mount Teide views. Santa Cruz offers a city base. Plan one main area and add excursions to keep transfers simple.
Can I use HolidayWow to plan a flight from London Gatwick?
Yes. Start with a sentence or voice description of the trip, then review live flight and stay options through partner links. The editable map keeps the airport, bases, transfers and daily stops connected as you refine the holiday.
More nonstop destinations from London Gatwick
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- Sea 20 °C in October
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- Sea 23 °C in October
SpainMallorca- about 2 h 07 flight
- Sea 22 °C in October
SpainFuerteventura- about 3 h 46 flight
- Sea 23 °C in October
SpainIbiza- about 2 h 11 flight
- Sea 22 °C in October
SpainGran Canaria- about 3 h 54 flight
- Sea 23 °C in October
SpainCosta Brava- about 1 h 50 flight
- Sea 18 °C in October
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