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Tenerife information Airports in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Information and guide to Tenerife Airports Reina Sofia (TFS South) and Los Rodeos(TFN North) airports, Tenerife, Canary Islands. Guide to flights to Tenerife and transport from the airport to resorts such as Los Cristianos

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Departure Check in Hall
Photograph Departure Checking in Hall at Reina Sofia airport Tenerife South

There are 2 airports on Tenerife.

Tenerife South airport (TFS)


The main airport Tenerife South airport (TFS) (Aeropuerto del Sur de Tenerife) also known as Reina Sofia Airport and

Tenerife North airport (TFN)


Tenerife North airport (TFN) also known as Los Rodeos Airport is in the North in the North. (Aeropuerto de Tenerife Los Rodeos)

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) (Aeropuerto del Sur de Tenerife)

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Also know as Reina Sofia Airport in the South (Sur) of Tenerife is the main tourist airport, and suitable for all resorts in the South such as Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas, Los Gigantes and Las Galletas and many more.

Tenerife South Airport is approximately:

  • 20 30 minutes from Los Cristianos by taxi
  • 25 35 minutes from Playa de las Americas by taxi. 16 kilometres
  • 2 Hours from Puerto de la Cruz by taxi. 60 kilometres

Travel to the Tenerife from the UK by cheaper charter flights, or schedule flights are most likely to Tenerife South TFS.

Non direct flights via Europe especially via Spain may go to Tenerife North TFN

The 2 airports are 2 hour br road appart so ensure you book a flight to the correct airport

There is an excellent tourist information office in the Airport, pick up you leaflets on your arrival.

The Checking in area can be extremely busy and congested in high season, especially on Fridays. The above photograph of the check in hall was taken in low season. May and June being the quieter time of year.

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Tenerife South Airport Facilities


Photograph of a Reina Sofia Airport cafe in the departure lounge
Photograph of a Reina Sofia Airport cafe in the departure lounge

Reina Sofia Airport airport is modern had has the usual airport facilities including a selection of cafes, bars and restaurants. Some in the departure lounge with views of the runway.

Duty Free Shop

The Canary Islands, including Tenerife are duty Free there are therefore severe restrictions on what duty free goods can be brought back to the UK. You MUST follow the rules for Arrivals from outside the EU by the UK goverment

Car Parking

Long Term Car Park

The long tem Car park has easy access and payment is by ticket machine, so have some change available.

Short Term Car park

The Short term car park is closer to the Airport terminal and is free, but very restrictive with a stay time of only 15 minutes. This time is only just suitable for dropping off or picking up your relatives or friends.

Vehicles overstaying this 15 minute limit can result in the vehicle being towed away.

Check in times


Check in time is usually 2 hours before flight time. Check with your airline

Flight confirmation


Most charter flights expect you to re confirm your flight the day before. Check if you need to do this with your airline

Tenerife South Airport Bus Services TITSA

Bus Stop Location


The bus stop is on the corner of the Terminal building. Depending which exit you use is is either:

Turn right after leaving the Terminal Building walk past the Taxis. Turn left at the Zebra Crossing to the first island in the roadway.

A TITSA bus at Reina Sofia Airport
A TITSA bus at Tenerife Airport South (TFS) Airport

TFS Bus Stop
Tenerife Airport South (TFS) Bus Stop

Airport South  111  343  415  711  40   Details click link  

Airport North 30  343 20   Details click link    

111 Playa de las Americas Airport South Santa Cruz


Approximately every 30 min's

SANTA CRUZ (INTERCAMBIADOR) Autopista Sur Cruce con: Caletillas Candelaria Güimar Arico Chimiche Granadilla Aeropuerto Sur Cruce de San Miguel y Guaza Los Cristianos P. LAS AMERICAS (Bus Station)

343 Playa de las Americas Airports Puerto de la Cruz


Approximately every 3 hours. Please note that Bus Route 111 is better for Airport South

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ El Botánico Airport North Airport South Los Cristianos Playa de las Americas (Bus Station)

Tenerife North Airport (TFN) (Aeropuerto del Sur de Tenerife)

Tenerife North Airport (TFN) also known as Los Rodeos Airport near to La Laguna in the North (Norte) of Tenerife is suitable for resorts such as Puerto de la Cruz and the island capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

This airport is sometimes referred to as Tenerife International Airport (TCI)

Most flights to Tenerife North Airport are from Mainland Spain, there are if any, limited flights, from the UK. If you want to fly to the North you may need to book indirect flights via Europe, probably via Spain.

Approximate Distances

  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife 9km
  • Puerto de la Cruz 28km
  • Los Cristianos 87km

Airport  Tenerife North (TFN) Bus Services TITSA

TFN 343 bus Bus stop
Tenerife Airport North (TFN) Bus Stop

102 Santa Cruz Airport North Puerto de Cruz


Santa Cruz(Transport Exchange) (Transport Exchange) Autopista Norte (TF 5) – La Laguna (Estación de Guaguas) – AEROPUERTO NORTE Autopista Norte (TF 5) – Ctra. El Botánico Puerto de Cruz

Approximately every 30. Les frequent before 07:00 & after 22:00 

A 24 hour service

107 Santa Cruz Airport North Buenavista

Santa Cruz (Intercambiador)(Transport Exchange) Autopista Norte (TF 5) – La Laguna (Estación de Guaguas) – AEROPUERTO NORTE – Autopista Norte (TF 5) – Tacoronte(Est. Guaguas) Puente de La Matanza Puente de La Victoria Puente de La Quinta(Santa Úrsula) La Orotava(Est. Guaguas) –Las Arenas (Zona Comercial) Realejo Bajo San Juan de la Rambla – Icod de los Vinos Garachico Los Silos – BUENAVISTA

Approximately every 2 hours. 

340 Puerto de la Cruz Airport North & Airport South


Aeropuerto Sur (Reina Sofia Airport) - Puerto de la Cruz Airport North (Los Rodeos Airport)


Infrequent Service approximately.
6 buses a day. Or use service 341 and change buses at Santa Cruz

343 Playa de las Americas Airports Puerto de la Cruz

Approximately every 3 hours. Please note that Bus Route 111 is better for Airport South

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ El Botánico Airport North Airport South Los Cristianos Playa de las Americas (Bus Station)

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Your package holiday rep will meet you as you leave the customs area. They will tick your name and direct you to the correct transfer coach to take you to your accommodation. Please note that some tour companies now charge for this service. Check the tour operators website's or printed brochure.

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