Tenerife South Airport – flight delay and flight cancellation
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Tenerife South Airport is an international airport of the Canary Islands, Spain. It is about 9 km south of the city centre. At Tenerife South Airport, in 2018, more than 11 million passengers were recorded.
Arrivals (flight irregularity)
Departures (flight irregularity)
Tenerife South Airport transfer: MCT
The Minimum Connection Time (MCT) required in a specific airport is essential to know if the route has a connecting flight. It's always better to check it before booking a flight. When claiming for compensation for a missed connection, a traveller should know the MCT. You can see the minimum time required for connections in Tenerife South Airport below.
- Between domestic flights: 25 min.
- Between domestic and international flights: 45 min.
- Between international flights: 45 min.
Tenerife South Airport terminal
Airport terminals are the totally separate areas which make it possible for travellers to move between transport on the ground, airport gates and the airplane. There is just 1 Terminal in Tenerife South Airport.
Terminal 1 – Air Europa, Condor, EasyJet, Ryanair and others
How to get to / from Tenerife Airport
When it is the very first time visiting a destination, it may be challenging to know the most comfortable way to get to the centre of the city. Public transportation is not always accessible directly from the terminals and taxis at the airport are often expensive. We advise looking at all the possibilities ahead of your flight so you can find out what your choices are and can prepare for your trip appropriately.
You can find the most up-to-date information and connections of public transport here.
Tenerife South Airport bus
- Line 40
Direction: Costa Adeje
Travel time (approx.): 40 min. to the final destination
Operating hours: 07:40 AM - 09:40 PM, daily - Line 111
Direction: Santa Cruz
Travel time (approx.): 65 min. (total travel time)
Operating hours: 08:30 AM - 10:00 PM, daily - Night Line 711
Direction: Costa Adeje
More information: here - Line 343
Direction: Los Cristianos
More information: here
Tenerife South Airport taxi
- Pick up point: outside the Terminal
Travel time (approx.): 15 min. to the city centre
Approximate price: 20 EUR
Where to have a rest in Tenerife South Airport
Sometimes you may have a long time between flights, for example, an overnight layover or a delayed flight until the next day. When this happens, it is essential for passengers to be familiar with where they can rest and pass their time.
Tenerife South Airport lounge
Lounges are amenities in the airport which provide passengers with services, for example food, drinks, relaxation areas, free WIFI and showers, so that passengers can wait in comfort.
- Montaña Roja Lounge
Location: Departures, Level 1
Opening hours: Mon: 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Tue and Sat: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Wed and Thu: 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM, Fri: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Sun: 07:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Price: 30 EUR
Hotels near Tenerife South Airport
For an overnight stay, you can head to a nearby hotel. In some cases, hotels are located in the airport building, however at others you may need to leave the airport area to get to one. We have selected the most comfortable possibilities for you.
- Santa Barbara Golf and Ocean Club by Diamond Resorts Hotel
Price: from 41 EUR per night
Address: Avenida del Atlantico s/n Urbanizacion Golf del Sur, 38639, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Contact: +34 922 738 032
Website: click
- Aeropuerto Sur Hotel
Price: from 51 EUR per night
Address: Calle Benchijigua, 04, 38611 San Isidro, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Contact: +34 922 107 900
Website: click - Sunset View Club by Diamond Resorts Hotel
Price: from 50 EUR per night
Address: Calle San Blas, s/n 38639 Golf del Sur, 38620 Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Contact: +34 922 738 763
Website: click
Tenerife South Airport cafes & restaurants
The last thing you need when you’re travelling is to feel hungry or thirsty. Whatever you are in need of, whether it is a bite for the plane, a place for coffee before an early flight, or a spot to take a rest and sit down during a layover, we have a selection of alternatives to suit your needs.
Click here for a complete description of places to eat in Tenerife Airport.
- Camden Food
Description: healthy meals and snacks
Location: Departures, Level 0
Opening hours: acc. to flight schedule - Upper Crust
Description: baguettes, sandwiches, drinks
Location: Departures, Level 0
Opening hours: Mon and Wed: 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM, Thu: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM, Tue, Fri and Sat: 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sun: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM - Shikku Market
Description: Japanese cuisine
Location: Departures, Level 0
Opening hours: Mon: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM, Tue-Wed: 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Fri-Sun: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM - Burger King
Description: fast food restaurant
Location: Departures, Level 0, public area
Opening hours: Mon: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM, Tue: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Wed and Sat: 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM, Thu and Sun: 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Fri: 09:00 AM - 02:00 AM - Gambrinus
Description: beer restaurant
Location: Departures, Level 0, public area
Opening hours: Mon: 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM, Tue: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM, Wed-Thu: 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM, Fri-Sun: 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM - O'Learys
Description: grilled meats, salads, sandwiches
Location: Departures, Level 0
Opening hours: acc. to flight schedule
Tenerife South Airport shops
The airport shops are the ideal place to get that last-minute souvenir, or simply to pass some time before flying. To find the ideal shops for your needs, have a look at the guide below. Click here for a complete description of shops.
- Tenerife
Description: Duty Free
Location: Departures, Levels 0 and 1
Opening hours: acc. to flight schedule - WHSmith
Description: newspapers, magazines, books, drinks, snacks, and sweets
Location: Departures, Level 0
Opening hours: Mon: 05:30 AM - 09:00 PM, Tue: 05:30 AM - 09:30 PM, Wed-Thu: 05:30 AM - 08:30 PM, Fri: 05:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat-Sun: 05:30 AM - 09:00 PM - El Market Canarias
Description: souvenirs
Location: Departures, Level 0
Opening hours: acc. to flight schedule - Hard Rock Tenerife
Description: merchandising products
Location: Departures, Level 1
Opening hours: acc. to flight schedule - Victoria Secret
Description: lingerie and beauty products
Location: Departures, Level 0
Opening hours: acc. to flight schedule
Car hire Tenerife South Airport
Sometimes driving is the best option to explore a destination, or perhaps you need a car for your journey. To help you to select the most suitable car rental company for your trip, we have provided a list below.
- Hertz
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
Contact: +34 922 759 319 - Sixt
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 01:00 AM, daily
Contact: +34 871 180 192 - AutoReisen
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 02:00 AM, daily
Contact: +34 922 392 216 - Cicar
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 11:30 PM, daily
Contact: +34 928 822 900 - TopCar
Location: Airport area
Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
Contact: +34 922 397 024
Other Tenerife South Airport services
Here are some other important facilities in the airport that you could need to visit while in the airport.
- Lost & Found
Location: Departures, Level 0
Opening hours: 04:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
Contact: email: tfs.objetosperdidos@aena.es - Botiquín de farmacia (Pharmacy)
Location: Departures, Level 0
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM and 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM, Sat-Sun: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Contact: +34 635 664 976, email: farmacia@farmaciagolfdelsur.com - Meeting Rooms
- Children's play area
Location: Departures, Level 2
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