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Tenerife travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Tenerife with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Tenerife.
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Tenerife travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Tenerife with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Tenerife - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 4.5 hours |
| Time difference | UK +0 hours |
| Language(s) | Spanish |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
Why visit Tenerife?
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Tenerife tourist information
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Tenerife weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  18 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  5 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  20 |
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The Tenerife weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Playa de las Americas.
Tenerife travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Tenerife from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Tenerife - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Tenerife - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Tenerife - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Tenerife - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Tenerife - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Tenerife - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Tenerife.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Tenerife travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Tenerife with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Tenerife - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Tenerife - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Tenerife - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Tenerife, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tenerife covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Tenerife with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Tenerife - Ministry of Health, Spain
- Coronavirus timeline in Tenerife - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Tenerife - Canary Islands Tourism
Tenerife travel features
Do you want to learn more about Tenerife? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Tenerife.
Tenerife FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Tenerife including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Spain?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Spain. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Tenerife from the UK?
The flight time to Tenerife from the UK is typically 4.5 hours.
Flights to Tenerife
What is the time difference between Tenerife and the UK?
The time difference between Tenerife and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Tenerife?
The main language spoken in Tenerife is Spanish.
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What is the currency in Tenerife?
The currency in Tenerife is the Euro (EUR).
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Which plugs are used in Tenerife?
Tenerife uses electrical plug type C (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Tenerife?
They drive on the right side of the road in Tenerife.
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