There are two airports in Tenerife: Tenerife South (Aeropuerto de Tenerife Sur, TFS) and Tenerife North (Aeropuerto de Tenerife Norte, TFN). They are 66 km apart.
Tenerife South International Airport is located in the south of the island and currently has one passenger terminal. It was officially opened in 1978 by Queen Sofia of Spain and mainly serves the popular resort of Playa de Las Americas, which is only 18 km away. To get from the South Airport to the island’s capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, you need to travel 59 km.
Tenerife South Airport map
The tenerife south airport layout is organized across three floors, each with a specific function. Floor 0 is the main operational level: it holds all check-in counters, service desks, the arrivals hall, and the primary baggage reclaim area. The departures side of this floor provides access to 40 boarding gates, 10 of which are equipped with jetbridges for direct aircraft boarding.
Floor 1 sits above the main level and contains administrative offices along with transit corridors connecting different sections of the terminal. Below ground, Floor -1 houses additional luggage belt capacity to handle high passenger volumes during peak seasons.
The airport is managed by Aena, Spain’s official airport operator. Passengers seeking a quieter pre-flight experience can use the Sala VIP Montaña Roja lounge, located within the departures zone on Floor 0. Reviewing the tenerife south airport departures map before arrival helps identify gate clusters and reduces transit time inside the terminal. A detailed tenerife south airport map is available at information desks throughout Floor 0.
How to get from Tenerife South Airport by bus?
The airport provides its passengers with regular bus connections to Tenerife North Airport, resorts in the southern and northern parts of the island, as well as to Santa Cruz. Check out my manual on how to use buses in Tenerife.
Bus No. 40
Bus 40 at Tenerife South Airport, operated by TITSA, runs to Costa Adeje, stopping at Los Cristianos and Las Americas along the way. For Las Americas, exit at the Columbus stop. The journey to the final stop at Estación Costa Adeje takes around 30 minutes. Buses run every 20–30 minutes. The fare ranges from €3.50 to €5 depending on your stop.
One thing worth knowing: bus 40 at Tenerife airport can fill up quickly after multiple flights land at the same time. Seats are not guaranteed during those peak moments, so factor in a possible wait for the next departure. At night, bus No. 711 takes over. Check schedules for both routes here.
Read here about how to get from Tenerife South Airport to Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, and Las Americas.
Bus No. 10
Bus No. 10 connects the island’s capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife with the South Airport. The journey takes about 50 minutes. Buses run every 30 minutes. Schedule is available here.
Bus No. 343
Main stops on route 343:
Puerto de la Cruz → Tenerife North Airport → Tenerife South Airport → Los Cristianos → Costa Adeje.
The main purpose of this route is to connect 2 airports. The journey takes approximately 1 hour. Check the schedule for bus №343 on the carrier’s website.
Night bus №711
Night bus route:
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Intercambiador) → Tenerife South Airport → Los Cristianos → Costa Adeje. The full route takes about 1.5 hours. Schedule is available on the website titsa.com.
Taxi is quite affordable!
You can always get to your hotel by Kiwi Taxi. A trip from Tenerife South Airport to Costa Adeje costs on average €52.
You can book a taxi in advance on this website.
Parking at Tenerife South Airport
If you need to pick up or drop off someone, it’s most convenient to stop in the unloading zone.
For a longer stay, I recommend using the paid parking. Follow the signs and get a ticket at the barriers.
Parking costs at Tenerife South Airport
Short-term parking is calculated at variable per-minute rates. Here’s what to expect by duration:
- 1–30 minutes – €0.50
- 45 minutes – €1
- 1 hour – €2.50
- 2 hours – €3.50
- 3 hours – €4.50
- up to 24 hours – €11
For longer stays, the official Aena P1 long-term lot charges €11 per day in 2026. That adds up quickly over a week.
Off-site services like Parkos or ParkingUnit start from around $3 per day — according to both platforms, savings typically range between 30% and 60% compared to the official rate. These lots operate via secured facilities with scheduled shuttle transfers to the terminal.
To get the best rate, book your parking in advance through one of these services before your trip.
