To complete our regional series, we’re looking at the best way to get to the “Island of Eternal Spring” from Northern Ireland.
With Belfast becoming a major hub for low-cost and package carriers, a sun-drenched escape is easier (and often cheaper) than a rainy weekend in Portrush.
All-Inclusive Holidays to Tenerife from Northern Ireland
For sun-seekers in Northern Ireland, Tenerife is the ultimate “easy” getaway. There’s no need to faff about with connecting flights in London or Dublin; you can go from your front door to a palm-lined pool in Costa Adeje in just over five hours.
Belfast offers a fantastic range of direct flights, meaning you can swap the Belfast “mizzle” for the Mediterranean-style heat of the Canaries with zero stress.
The “Home-Bird” Families: Those who want the convenience of flying from Belfast International, with its quick security and easy parking, to avoid the long drive south of the border.
The “St. Patrick’s” Escapees: Because of the public holiday in March, many in Northern Ireland take advantage of the long weekend to grab a 4-night “all-in” blast of vitamin D.
Value-Hunting Couples: Travellers who keep an eye on the “Belfast to Tenerife” price wars between Jet2 and easyJet, often bagging 4-star luxury for 3-star prices.
Direct Convenience: You have non-stop flights from Belfast International (BFS) to Tenerife South (TFS). The flight time is roughly 4 hours and 40 minutes—just enough time for a nap and a look at the duty-free.
Double the Choice: With both Jet2holidays and easyJet Holidays operating the route, you have a massive choice of hotels and flight times.
As of 2026, there are often up to 12 or 13 direct flights per week.
Regional Savings: Keep an eye on the school holiday calendar. Northern Ireland’s summer holidays and mid-terms often fall on different dates than English ones. If you can fly during an English “term time” week when NI schools are off, you can save hundreds.
If you live closer to the city centre, don’t forget to check for connecting flights from Belfast City (BHD) via London. While direct from the International is faster, sometimes a connection with British Airways can actually be cheaper if you’re booking last minute or want to use Avios points!
The Tuesday/Wednesday Rule: Flights from Belfast on mid-week days are almost always significantly cheaper than Friday or Saturday departures.
Book the “Package”: To get the best value, stick with the big operators. Booking your flight and hotel together from Belfast usually includes your 22kg bag and airport transfers, which saves you a fortune compared to booking them separately.
Free Child Places: Jet2holidays is famous for these from Belfast. If you’re a family of four, finding a “Free Child Place” can essentially pay for your spending money for the whole week.
Belfast International (BFS): The primary hub. This is where you’ll find the direct, year-round sun-routes with Jet2, easyJet, and TUI.
Dublin (DUB): If you can’t find the specific dates you need from Belfast, Dublin is only a 90-minute drive or bus ride away and offers even more flight frequency. However, for sheer “easy” travel, Belfast is hard to beat.
For a Mid-Winter Boost: January and February. It’s the cheapest time to fly from Belfast, and the 20 heat feels like a miracle when it’s freezing back home.
For the “Tattie” Holidays: October. The weather in Tenerife is still scorching (mid-20s), and it’s the perfect way to get one last tan before the winter sets in.
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