Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Tenerife North Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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TFN Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Tenerife North Airport.
What to Expect
The small terminal at Tenerife North Airport (code: TFN) primarily handles inter-island and European routes. Facilities include a few eateries and shops, both landside and airside, and free WiFi. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge.
Sleeping in Tenerife North Airport
This airport closes nightly, from 11:30 PM until 6:00 AM, so overnight stays are impossible. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The terminal is open daily from 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Overnight stays are not possible inside the terminal once it closes.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Tenerife North Airport and San Cristobal de la Laguna. The drive to Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 15-25 minutes away. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.
- Sala VIP Nivaria – Location: Mezzanine, Departures, Airside. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
Free drinking water fountains are available for bottle refills in both landside and airside areas.
Food & Drinks
There are no 24-hour food options. You will find options available on both the Landside and Airside. The Insula Cafe (Landside, Floor 0) is open 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Luggage storage and lockers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we cannot confirm the availability of mobile charging points. There is a Work & Comfort Zone that may provide outlets. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Showers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Free, unlimited WiFi is available at Tenerife North Airport. Connect to the “AIRPORT FREE WIFI AENA” network.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits before travelling internationally. Locations are in the landside Arrivals and Departures halls.
Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available for passenger use.
Children’s Play Area – A children’s play area is available airside in the Departures Hall on Floor 1.
Currency Exchange – A bank located in the Arrivals area may offer currency exchange services.
Duty-Free & Shopping -Duty-free shopping and a small selection of retail shops are available, including a Relay convenience store and a Hudson News.
Information Desk – An information desk is available for general assistance. Location: Landside, Arrivals Hall, Floor 0.
Luggage Wrapping – Plastic luggage wrapping services are available. Location: Landside, Check-in Area, Floor 0.
Medical Services – Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are available in both landside and airside areas.
Postal Services – A mailbox is located in the basement near the car park building.
Pharmacy – A pharmacy is located on the Ground Floor in the Arrivals area.
Bus
City buses 20 and 30 link the airport with a variety of destinations. Route 343 links Tenerife North and South airports in a nonstop 50-minute journey (one way). For fares and more information, visit the Tenerife North Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available onsite: Auto Reisen • Avis • Cicar • Europcar • Goldcar • Hertz • OK Mobility. Location: P0.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Metered taxis are readily available at the taxi rank outside of the terminal.
Last updated: 2026-02-03
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.