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
Tenerife South is open from 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM. A reader tells us during the overnight hours, airport police may ask anyone remaining in the terminal to show a same-day or next-day boarding pass. (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.
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 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.
- Sala Montana Roja – Location: Airside, P1. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
Free drinking water fountains are available for refilling bottles.
Food & Drinks
There are no 24-hour food outlets. Most restaurants and cafés operate roughly between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM, depending on flight schedules. Snack and drink vending machines are available throughout the terminal, which may be the only option late at night.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
There is no luggage storage or lockers. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
A reader reports that charging points are located behind Café & Tapas in the passage between Gates B30 and B34, with green tables offering AC power outlets and USB-A ports.
Showers
Public showers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
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.
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 in the terminal. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and withdrawal limits before travelling. Locations: Arrivals and Departures Halls.
Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available for passenger use.
Banking Services – CaixaBank offers limited banking services, including currency exchange. Hours and availability vary seasonally.
Chapel – A Catholic chapel and a multi-denominational prayer space are available. Location: Departures Hall, landside.
Children’s Play Area – A small children’s play area is available airside. An observation area is also available, but it is not a dedicated play space.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are provided by Global Exchange, with counters located landside and airside. Hours vary by location.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available, along with a small selection of retail stores selling clothing, accessories, and souvenirs.
Fast Lane – Priority security access is available for a fee when booked in advance.
Information Desk – An airport information desk is available to assist travellers. Hours vary.
Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping services are available near the check-in area.
Medical Services – Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are available throughout the terminal, both landside and airside.
Observation Deck – An observation deck is available for watching aircraft movements. Hours may vary.
Pharmacy – A pharmacy is available in the Departures area. Hours are limited.
Police – Police offices are located in the Arrivals area and the Departures Hall.
Postal Services – A post office is available landside with limited weekday hours.
Smoking – Smoking is permitted airside in designated areas, including the Montaña Roja Lounge.
Travel Agencies – Several travel agencies operate in the Arrivals Hall, offering local arrangements and onward travel assistance.
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: 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.