Travelling from Tokyo to Tenerife: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Tokyo to Tenerife. Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the main airports in Tokyo.
Arrive in Tenerife at Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, making Tenerife nine hours behind Tokyo.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Tokyo to Tenerife flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Tenerife
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Tokyo to Tenerife flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for Tokyo to Tenerife flights departing from Haneda Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
To get to HND from central Tokyo, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a convenient hotel close to Haneda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Tenerife, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Haneda Airport, 73.52% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Tokyo to Tenerife flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Narita International Airport and Tenerife:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to NRT from the centre of Tokyo in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Narita International Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Tenerife:
Narita International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to TFN if you have a late flight from Tokyo to Tenerife. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tenerife and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Tenerife North Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
The centre of Tenerife is approximately 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS). As soon as your flight from Tokyo to Tenerife has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 45 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
After your flight from Tokyo to Tenerife, unwind at a hotel near TFS. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or cab lines. Pick up a Tenerife South Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from TFS two weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
January is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo to Tenerife. To skip the crowds, go to Tenerife in February.
Lock in a Tokyo to Tenerife ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC to 28ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap flights from Tokyo to Tenerife around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tenerife
After booking your flight from Tokyo to Tenerife, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tenerife:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín and Playa de las Gaviotas are must-visits when exploring Tenerife.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. About 88 kilometres south-east of Tenerife, a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
If you want to check out another major destination in Spain, head for Telde, about 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad are key reasons to visit.