Our Review of Tenerife South Airport (TFS)

Table of contents: Our Review of Tenerife South Airport (TFS) Pros and Cons of Tenerife South Airport (TFS) Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide) How we calculate On Time Performance Some Stats

Our Review of Tenerife South Airport (TFS)

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this Guide, our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of Tenerife South Airport (TFS)

PROS

Location: Tenerife South Airport is located in Granadilla de Abona, next to El Medano and Los Abrigos, 60 km southwest of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, making it as a key point of entry for travelers exploring the southern region of the island.

New toilets for people with ostomies: Tenerife South Airport has 4 new toilets for people with ostomies on Floor 1.

Facilities and Services: Duty-free stores, eateries, coffee shops, and vehicle rental agencies are among the airport’s up-to-date, spotless amenities. Additionally, complimentary Wi-Fi and VIP lounges are available to passengers.

Efficiency: The airport is known for efficient operations, with relatively short waiting times at security and baggage claim.

CONS

Seasonal Overcrowding: The airport may get busy during the busiest travel seasons, which can result in longer wait times and a more unpleasant experience.

Walking in Terminal: There are 3 floors in the terminal but the walking distance will be more. Please check from which gate your flight departs.

Parking: The charges of parking for travelers with long term parking options will be high if they do not reserve the slot. So, it’s advisable to reserve the parking slot if you are planning to park your vehicle for a longer period of time.

Traffic: The airport experiences increased traffic during peak travel hours, which increases the time needed to get to nearby locations.

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

Single Terminal: The single main terminal building at Tenerife South Airport makes navigating easier and minimizes the inconvenience of switching between terminals. Make sure you are aware of your departure gate ahead of time to prevent last-minute rushing.

Transportation to and from Tenerife South: Public buses, taxis, and car rental services provide good connections between the airport and different areas of the island. Popular locations including Costa Adeje, Playa de las Americas, Los Cristianos, and San Isidro are accessible via bus lines 111, 343, 450, and 711. There are plenty of taxis and vehicle rental counters outside the terminal.

Check-in area: Passport control (for Schengen passengers) and Schengen and non-Schengen check-in counters are located on the terminal’s ground floor.

Dining and Shopping: The airport area has a variety of stores and restaurants. Duty-free shops sell a variety of goods, including regional specialties and cosmetics. There are a variety of meal options available at restaurants and cafes.

Family-Friendly Facilities: Tenerife South Airport is equipped with facilities to accommodate families traveling with children. There are dedicated play areas, baby changing rooms, and family restrooms available to make the travel experience more comfortable.

Lounges: Tenerife South Airport (TFS) lounges are open to passengers at a reduced cost no matter which airline they are flying with. It is the best choice for a connected flight, a cancelled flight, an early morning check-in, who want to relax for or have breakfast. Some lounge offers complimentary food and beverages, comfortable seating, and Wi-Fi access.

Accessibility for People with special needs: The airport is designed to be accessible to passengers with reduced mobility, offering assistance services, accessible restrooms, and dedicated parking spaces.

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation