Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Tenerife South 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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Not so big airport, steal benches, I SLEPT OUTSIDE. – Miroslav
TFS 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 South–Reina Sofía Airport.
What to Expect
Tenerife South Airport (code: TFS), the largest airport on the island, facilitates numerous flights to mainland Spain and Europe with both traditional and low-cost carriers. The airport offers a range of amenities including eateries and shops, with duty-free stores available. For 24-hour food options, you can visit Cafe & Tapas, which has locations both airside and landside, and Cafe Ritazza, which is on the airside. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the airport to help pass the time. Economy class passengers have the option to pay for access to an airport lounge; check the “Airport Lounges” section in the guide below for details on locations and entry requirements.
Sleeping in Tenerife South Airport
According to February 2024, the terminal is closed (landside and airside) between the hours of 11 PM to 4 AM. Airport police will approach you and ask to see your ticket if you are found sleeping in the airport between these hours. During airport operational hours, you might snag one of the few benches available in the check-in area or near Burger King, which closes at night. Otherwise, consider bringing a sleeping bag or travel mat, as there’s ample floor space to use. Common complaints include bright lighting and frequent loudspeaker announcements, so bringing an eye mask and noise-cancelling headphones or earplugs is advisable. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for locations.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue to scroll down to explore our Tenerife Airport Guide.
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
A reader tells us the terminal is closed (landside and airside) between the hours of 11PM to 4AM. Airport police will approach you and ask to see your ticket if you are found sleeping in the airport between these hours. (February 2025)
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are a few hotels near Tenerife South Airport. The drive to Los Cristianos is 15+ minutes away. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Los Cristianos, 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 through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Sala Montana Roja – Location: Airside, P1. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
Thirsty? Drinking water fountains are available free of charge to refill your water bottles. Location: Boarding Area.
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Most concessions operate from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Vending machines are located throughout the terminal.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
A reader tells us, “Mobile charging is located behind Café & Tapas in the passage between Gates B30 and B34. The green tables include AC power and USB A ports.” (November 2021)
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free unlimited WiFi is available at Tenerife South Airport. Connect to the “AIRPORT FREE WIFI AENA” network. Additionally, internet access terminals are located at the Boarding Area, Level 0 and Check-In Area, Level 0.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: in the Arrivals and Departures Halls.
Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available.
Banking Services – CaixaBank provides full-service banking and currency exchange services. Location: Landside, Arrivals Hall, Floor 0. Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Mon – Friday). Note: From November to May, the bank is only open on Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Chapel – The airport offers a Catholic chapel and a multi-denominational chapel. Location: Floor 2, Departures Hall, Landside.
Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Locations: Airside on Floor 1 • Observation area (no dedicated play area).
Currency Exchange – Global Exchange has two counter locations: Airside, Floor 1, Boarding Hall (Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) •, Landside, Floor 0, Arrivals Hall (Hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM).
Duty-Free & Shopping – There is a duty-free and a small selection of shops (GAP, Superdry, Sunglass Hut, souvenir shops, etc.)
Fast Lane – If you want to get through security “quickly,” you can pay 10,00€ per person (pre-book online).
Information Desk – Have any questions? Visit the airport information desk for assistance. Location: Landside, Arrivals Hall, Floor 0. Hours: unknown
Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags by having them covered with plastic wrap. Location: on the ground floor, near the check-in desks.
Medical Services – Ten Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are available landside and airside.
Observation Deck – Relax and watch planes taking off and landing from the vantage point of the airport’s observation deck. Location: unknown. Hours: unknown.
Pharmacy – Location: Departures, Floor 1. Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Mon–Sat).
Police – Locations: Floor 0, Baggage Claim Hall • Floor 2, Departures Hall.
Postal Services – Drop off your last-minute postcards and more at the airport’s Post Office. Location: Floor 0, Departures Hall, landside. Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Mon-Fri).
Smoking – Smoking is permitted Airside in the Montana Roja Lounge.
Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Tenerife and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, several travel agencies can probably be of assistance. The following agencies are located in the Arrival Hall: Fuerte Itaka • Meeting Point • MTS • Tentravel • Thomas Cook • Viajes Allsun • Viajes Canarias Europa.
Bus
City buses 111, 415 and 711 link the airport to Santa Cruz and a few nearby towns. Route 343 links Tenerife South and North airports in a nonstop 50-minute journey (one way). For fares and more information, visit the Tenerife South Airport website.
Car Rentals
Onsite car rental agencies located near the exit in Arrivals include: Auto Reisen • Cicar • Europcar • Goldcar Rental • Hertz • Interrent • Sixt • Topcar.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Metered taxis are readily available outside of Arrivals.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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.