Tenerife South Airport

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.

• Herz
  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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