Travelling from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Tenerife: what you need to know
Reykjavik (the location of Keflavik International Airport) and Tenerife follow the same timezone — UTC+0.
With nine flights a week between the two airports, Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is the busiest route. Catch Neos's 06:00 flight to get your trip from KEF to TFS underway.
Give yourself enough time to make your KEF to Tenerife flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Direct Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife tickets are available for booking. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is where you'll arrive.
Pick from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife. Book your journey with one of these:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from KEF to Tenerife, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
KEF is about 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near KEF. Whether you're taking an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Keflavik International Airport's on-time performance, 66.96% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Tenerife
71 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife flight. A return plane ticket right now is 143 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from KEF to Tenerife.
Plan your trip for March. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel near TFN if you're coming in on a late flight from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Follow your own route with a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and see more of Tenerife and beyond.
Booking your ride from Tenerife North Airport about one week in advance of your flight from KEF to Tenerife can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Central Tenerife is around 64 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Once your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 45 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Following your KEF to Tenerife flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to TFS. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride two weeks before your arrival at TFS will help you save.
Best time to go to Tenerife
Before locking in your flights from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Tenerife offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season brings better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from KEF to Tenerife around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Tenerife right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Tenerife:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Playa de las Gaviotas are must-visits when exploring Tenerife.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres east of Tenerife, a trip to Arrecife will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Museo Arqueologico de Lanzarote, Iglesia de San Gines and Estatua de Heraclio Niz Mesa.
Around 241 kilometres east of Tenerife, Puerto del Rosario is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at La Cocinita d'E, Exit - Room Escape Fuerteventura and Caminos.