There are many cheap flight deals available for travel to Tenerife from London, so it will pay to check out your options online. You can book a flight from London City, Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted or Luton and choose from a large number of airlines. The exact time that the journey takes will vary, depending on which direct flight connecting London to Tenerife you choose, but it could take around four to five hours. Most people booking a cheap flight from London to the Canary Islands are seeking the year-round holiday sunshine and will be heading straight for the beaches. Tenerife has two international airports, the larger of which is the South Airport. Both sites are served by frequent buses and taxi services, so it should be easy to get to your hotel or villa. A taxi from the South Airport to top resort Playa las Americas might typically cost around 25 euros. It is also possible to book taxis in advance, which can mean better deals.
To travel between London and Tenerife at a low cost, Easyvoyage provides two major pieces of information: the calendar and the price history for London - Tenerife flights. These elements will allow you to analyse the cheapest London - Tenerife flights by departure date.
As a volcanic island, Tenerife naturally has mainly black sands, but it has invested in creating golden holiday beaches at its top resorts. The most popular beaches include those at Playa las Américas, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje. You can swim in the warm water before relaxing on a sunbed, and there are many bars and cafés to choose from.
2 Mount TeideOnly a few miles from the beaches, you can ride in a cable car to the snow-topped peak of Mount Teide. At more than 12,000 ft, it is the world's third highest volcano. Its slopes have a moon-style landscape - and look out for wild lizards in the surrounding park.
3 Parrot ParkThe largest parrot collection in the world is located in Puerto de la Cruz, featuring 350 different species of the birds. There are also many other types of animal at the park, with regular dolphin and sea lion shows, plus a major penguin exhibit.
4 Boat TripsIf you want to get a close-up view of the wildlife off the Tenerife coast, a boat trip is the ideal solution. A number of companies offer mini-cruises, giving the chance to see whales and dolphins in the wild. You can also enjoy refreshments on board.
5 Siam ParkThis Thai-themed water park in the south of the island has spectacular rides for both children and adults, plus its own beach and wave pool. There are regular buses from all the main tourist resorts to make it easy to get there.