Travelling from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife South Airport.
Reykjavik and Tenerife are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are nine Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife South Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, select the 08:40 Icelandair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 14:20 with Fly Play.
Give yourself enough time to catch your KEF to TFS flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife South Airport, so jetting off to Tenerife (and then seeing more parts of Spain!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Icelandair.
With 79.17% of services landing on schedule, Icelandair is the most punctual carrier operating KEF to TFS flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife South Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between KEF and TFS include:
Gran Canaria Airport
East Midlands Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight is ج.م. 3,956. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ج.م. 10,141. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from KEF to TFS by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife South Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KEF to TFS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife South Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Of all flights departing from Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Keflavik International Airport from central Reykjavik, it takes about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near KEF. Whether you've booked an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife South Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Consider staying in a hotel near TFS if you're catching a late Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife South Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Tenerife South Airport rental car and discover Tenerife and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Tenerife South Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
Tenerife South Airport to central Tenerife has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The quietest month for a flight from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife South Airport is April, while March is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Tenerife based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife South Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KEF to TFS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Tenerife, now it's time to explore other parts of Spain. Travel around 88 kilometres south-east to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to tick off its popular sights. From Vegueta to Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Telde is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. No journey is complete without experiencing Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
