The popular island of Tenerife has two airports: Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS). Tenerife South Airport – AKA Reina Sofia Airport – is the busiest airport on the island as it’s located close to the major tourist areas. Around 10 million people travel through it every year via a handful of domestic and international airlines like easyJet, United Airlines, Ryanair and Binter Canarias. Use this Tenerife Airport Guide to plan out your journey for a smooth transit.
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Tenerife Airport Services
Accessibility for Travellers with Disabilities
Tenerife South Airport provides support for those with reduced mobility, mental disabilities, or advanced age via a specialized Barrier-Free service.
This service includes:
- Assistance with luggage
- Accompaniment to check-in desks
- Priority at security
- Accessible toilets
- Assistance boarding and disembarking the plane
- Transfer through the terminal
You can book this service online or tell your airline your requirements at least 48 hours before your flight.
Baggage services
Tenerife Airport Lounge
Free WiFi
Tenerife South Airport Parking
Tenerife Airport has one car park located a few short minutes walk outside of the terminal building.
Short-term parking
Free parking for the first 30 minutes.
€1 per hour after the first 30 minutes.
Long-term parking
Park for €13 per day.
Discounts are available if you book online in advance.
Drop-off and Pick-up
There is a designated drop-off zone between the coach park and the car park outside of the terminal building.
Parking is free but you are only permitted to stop for a few minutes.
Live Arrivals
Live Departures
Terminal Information
Tenerife Airport is extremely busy given that it only has one terminal. The terminal is split over three floors. The Arrivals Hall is on the ground floor. Baggage reclaim and passport control are split over the ground floor and Level 1. Departures is on Level 1 and the Tenerife Airport Lounge is on Level 2. You can consult the Tenerife South Airport map to understand the layout.
Terminal 1
Transportation options from and to Tenerife Airport
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By Bus
Hop on the 111 bus to get to popular resorts like Costa Adeje and Playa de Las Americas in 40 minutes.
*Departure every 30 minutes.
By Taxi
Get a Tenerife Airport taxi from the taxi stand outside of the terminal building.
Or, for a more personalised ride, consider booking a private airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.
By Car
Drive to Tenerife Costa Adeje in 12 minutes.
Car rental kiosks are available in the Arrivals Hall.
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic.
More connections from Tenerife South Airport
Buses
There are multiple bus routes to and from Tenerife Airport.
The 111 bus services popular destinations like Costa Adeje and Playa de Las Americas. This is the day bus line. The corresponding night service is the 711.
If you want to get to Fuerteventura and the Golf Plaza, the 415 will get you there.
Finally, there is a direct bus route between Tenerife Airport (South) and Tenerife Airport (North). The journey takes 50 minutes with no stops.
You can find all of the bus stops just outside of the Arrivals Hall.
Rental Cars
Taxis and Private Transfers
Tenerife South Airport – Nearby Hotels
Paradise Palms Apartments Tenerife Airport
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Tenerife Airport: 24/7
Shops: Most shops are open from 06:00 to 20:00
Food and Drink: Most coffee shops and restaurants are open from 06:00 to 20:00
Recommended Arrival Times
International Flights: 3 hours
European Flights: 2 hours
Domestic Flights: 2 hours
Airport Codes
Tenerife Airport code: TFS
IACO code: GCTS
Contact Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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The nearest airport to Playa de Las Americas is Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
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