Cheap flights from Bournemouth to Tenerife

Book earlier rather than later for the school holidays and around Christmas, when seats from Bournemouth International move fastest. October is the cheapest month on the route, and the quieter shoulder months of November, March and May tend to sit below the peak too. Midweek departures usually leave you more choice than a Friday or Saturday, and flying outside the island's winter peak keeps both fares and the airport calmer.

Start with the nonstop options: Ryanair, TUI Airways, Jet2 and easyJet all fly direct from Bournemouth International to Tenerife, so no carrier here routes you through a hub and none adds a connection to your journey time. Ryanair and easyJet sell fares on a no-frills basis, where checked bags and seat selection cost extra, while TUI Airways and Jet2 sit closer to the package-holiday model and their tickets typically bundle more in. Whatever you choose, read what the fare covers before you compare prices, because a cheaper headline fare can end up costing more once bags are added.

If your flight lands late in the day, airport choice matters more than it does at midday: Tenerife Sur handles most of the holiday traffic and sits on the southern coast, a long drive from Santa Cruz, while Tenerife Norte is the island's older airport close to the capital. Buses and taxis run from both, but from Tenerife Sur expect a longer transfer into town, so check where your accommodation actually is before picking a flight. Hiring a car on arrival is common on this island, and a late landing means doing that after the desk hours have thinned out.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

112, 061, 091

Driving side

right

Calling code

+34

Internet domain

.es

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Tenerife

212 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Atlantic/Canary)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm which Tenerife airport your ticket uses, since Tenerife Norte and Tenerife Sur sit far apart on the island.
• Check the baggage allowance on Ryanair or easyJet fares, as checked luggage is usually an add-on with the low-cost carriers.
• Make sure your passport meets Spain's entry requirements, including the validity period, before you pay.
• Compare October against the summer months if price is the deciding factor, since the calendar shows fares across most of the year.
• If you book separate tickets for anyone in your party, check that the names and dates match on every booking.
• Look at the departure time as well as the price, because a late arrival changes your transfer options.