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Tenerife Sur Airport
Tenerife, Spain
Tenerife Sur Airport
Tenerife's primary international gateway serving the southern resort coast.
- ›Officially named Aeropuerto de Tenerife Sur – Reina Sofía.
- ›Located approximately 60 km south of the island capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- ›Consistently ranks among Spain's top airports by annual passenger volume, often exceeding 10 million passengers.
- ›The airport is situated near the municipality of Granadilla de Abona at an elevation of about 64 metres above sea level.
- ›Tenerife was the site of the 1977 Los Rodeos disaster at the northern airport, which accelerated development of Tenerife Sur.
Tenerife Sur Airport, also known as Reina Sofía Airport, opened in 1978 to handle the rapidly growing tourist traffic to southern Tenerife, relieving pressure from the older Tenerife Norte airport. Situated near the municipality of Granadilla de Abona, it serves as the island's primary international hub, welcoming millions of holidaymakers each year from across Europe. Its proximity to the major resort areas of Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos, and Costa Adeje makes it the preferred entry point for leisure travellers.
- Terminal 1 — The main passenger terminal handling the bulk of international charter and scheduled flights, featuring check-in halls, retail, and dining facilities.
- Terminal 2 — A secondary terminal used periodically for overflow traffic and specific airline operations during peak tourist seasons.
- TITSA Bus Line 111 connecting to Santa Cruz de Tenerife via motorway
- TITSA Bus Line 343 serving Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas
- Licensed taxis available at the designated rank outside arrivals
- Pre-booked private transfer services to major resort areas
- Car rental agencies including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and local operators on-site
- Hotel Vincci Tenerife Golf (El Médano area)
- Iberostar Anthelia (Costa Adeje)
- Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife (Playa Paraíso)
- H10 Atlantic Sunset (Caleta de Fuste area)
- Barceló Santiago (Puerto de Santiago)
Inside the terminal, passengers will find a mix of cafés, fast-food outlets, and sit-down restaurants offering Spanish staples and international options, concentrated mainly in the post-security departure areas. Outside the airport, the nearby town of El Médano and the resort strips of Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas offer a wide variety of restaurants, tapas bars, and seafood eateries within a short taxi or bus ride.
- Book car hire well in advance during summer and Christmas peak seasons, as availability drops quickly and prices surge.
- The TITSA 343 bus is a budget-friendly option to reach the major southern resorts, running frequently and costing just a few euros.
- Exchange currency before leaving the terminal or use ATMs inside arrivals, as airport exchange booths may offer less favourable rates.
- Tenerife Sur handles predominantly leisure traffic, so check-in queues during early morning charter rush hours can be lengthy — arrive at least two hours before departure.
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