Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tenerife: what you need to know
The timezone in Tenerife is UTC+0. The city is two hours behind Helsinki, where Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). You can choose from six weekly services between these two airports. Norwegian Air Sweden offers a 07:15 departure between HEL and TFS.
To avoid missing your HEL to Tenerife flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
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.
Start your journey at HEL and fly straight to Tenerife South Airport (TFS). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tenerife tickets.
Book your seat with Finnair. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tenerife.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from HEL to Tenerife. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
HEL is about 10 miles from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tenerife or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tenerife
£48 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tenerife flight. A return ticket right now is £117. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap flights from HEL to Tenerife by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for January. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tenerife tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HEL to Tenerife by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tenerife.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Tenerife North Airport (TFN) is around 8 miles from the centre of Tenerife. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near TFN if you're coming in on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tenerife. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and explore beyond Tenerife's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Tenerife North Airport around one week in advance of your flight from HEL to Tenerife can help you get the best possible rate.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is around 40 miles from central Tenerife. Once you've disembarked your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tenerife, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near TFS. Unwind and get cosy after your HEL to Tenerife flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Tenerife South Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or TopCar and be off and running.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from TFS two weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tenerife. The city buzzes during peak season, but rates are usually higher and top attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Tenerife in the off-season if you like a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Tenerife is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tenerife plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to Tenerife in February when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Tenerife
Once you've booked your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tenerife, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tenerife:
Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín and El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Tenerife must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Playa de las Gaviotas.
Explore more of Spain
Tenerife has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 170 miles east of Tenerife, a visit to Arrecife will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Museo Arqueologico de Lanzarote, Iglesia de San Gines and Estatua de Heraclio Niz Mesa.
Puerto del Rosario is another essential stop in Spain and is around 150 miles east of Tenerife. No trip is complete without visiting La Cocinita d'E, Exit - Room Escape Fuerteventura and Caminos.