The Canary Islands is an elite resort offering tourists a high level of comfort and quality of relaxation. Tenerife South Airport is fully consistent with the parameters of the resort. Travelers can use the necessary services in the terminal building and find answers to any questions as soon as possible. Airplanes from Russia arrive at the South Airport, which is larger than Tenerife North.
A little about the airport
Until 1970, on the island of Tenerife, there was the only airport of international importance, Los Rodeos, which today is called Tenerife North.
The map shows that Tenerife North is located in a mountainous area, so earlier takeoffs and landings were often interfered with by the weather, in particular, strong winds. The new Tenerife South Airport has helped solve this problem: it is built on the southern coast and receives most of the flights from other countries.
The construction of the Aeropuerto de Tenerife Sur-Reina Sofia lasted for 10 years.
On November 6, 1978, Queen Sofia of Spain, after whom the airport is named, inaugurated Tenerife South.
In the first year of operation, the passenger traffic of the terminal amounted to about 1 million people, and in 2021 the figure has already reached 9 million passengers. Today it is the largest air gate of the Canary archipelago.
Airport diagram and terminal
One terminal is used for interregional and international flights. Despite this, the airport is working well, delays are rare. The building plan is simple, allowing passengers on airliners to easily navigate the lounge, even with low English and Spanish proficiency.
All services, offices and lounges are located on either side of the main lobby. The airport layout includes several cafes, a mother and child lounge, a medical room and a pharmacy.
Everywhere there are boards with information about flights. Special employees are constantly present to help passengers in the halls of the terminal.
The airport terminal has three floors. On the first floor - Floor 0 - there are check-in desks, lounges for waiting flights, the departure and collection area for suitcases. On the second floor - Floor 1 - offices are located.
Services and infrastructure
At the South Airport of the Canary Islands, passengers can expect a flight in absolute comfort: in ordinary waiting rooms and paid VIP lounges, which are equipped with upholstered furniture, plasma TVs with satellite channels, and the Internet. There is also an opportunity to have a bite to eat.
Those flying with children will appreciate the complimentary mother and child rooms with a large playroom, kitchen, dining room, showers and a first-aid post. It should be noted that a visit to the first-aid post is free only for children under the age of 7 years.
The VIP Lounge at the South Airport in Spain, Montaña Roja, is located on the ground floor and is used by passengers while waiting for departure.
For holders of business class tickets and airline club cards, admission is free. Others can buy a ticket for 23.5 euros and a child ticket for 11.25 euros. To buy a ticket in advance, follow the link.
Opening hours of the hall: Monday - from 7.00 to 22.00, Tuesday and Saturday - from 7.00 to 23.00, Wednesday and Thursday - from 7.00 to 21.00, Friday - from 7.00 to 0.00, Sunday - from 7.00 to 22.30.
Shopping and food
Duty Free is great for shopping. For boarding passengers, shops are located on the ground floor in the arrivals hall. Here you can buy tobacco products, alcohol, perfumes and various delicacies. Souvenirs and fresh newspapers are also sold here.
Opening hours:
- Monday - from 6.00 to 22.30,
- Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday - from 5.30 am to 10.30 pm,
- Wednesday - from 6.00 to 22.30,
- Thursday - from 6.00 to 21.30,
- Friday - from 5.30 to 2.00.
On the ground floor, shops are open for passengers on departure. To shop, you first need to go through passport control. Then follow the colored line from the reception desk to the stairs leading up. The range of products in this room is larger, including clothing sold there.
An important nuance that every passenger should know about is the return of tax free.
If you made purchases on the continent and did not fill out the tax free refund papers at the airports of mainland Spain, then it will be impossible to do so at Tenerife South Airport.
This is due to the fact that the Canary Islands is a special economic zone, where tax legislation differs.
FAQ
Where is the transit area at the airport?
The transit area is located on the second floor (Floor 1) of the Tenerife South Terminal.
How much is airport parking?
The cost of renting a parking space is 13 euros per day. For those who want to leave the car for a longer period, there is a discount system. With an initial payment of 7 days, 20 days of parking will cost 91 euros. In this case, a day of parking will cost 4.55 euros, which is almost 3 times cheaper than paying daily. To reserve a parking space, go to the official website.
How to get from Yuzhny airport to the city?
There are three options for how to get to the city - take a bus, rent a car or take a taxi. Buses 111, 343 and 450 have regular services to the city.
To the resort of Las Americas (Costa Dehe) from the Yuzhny airport, buses No. 111, 343 and night No. C711 run. Travel time is about 35 minutes. Travel to Los Cristianos costs 3.20 euros, to Costa Adeje - 3.70 euros.
Bus number 111 connects the island's capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with the airport terminal and the beach resorts of Cristianos and Costa Adeje. The itinerary and timetable from the airport are shown below.
Bus number 343 runs on the route Puerto de la Cruz → Tenerife North Airport → Tenerife South Airport → Los Cristianos → Costa Adeje. This flight connects two air terminals - North and South. Pay attention to where the bus goes, as not everyone travels to the popular Las Americas resort.
The bus runs to the Costa Adeje stop four times a day: at 9.00, 11.25 (weekdays) or 11.30 (weekends and holidays), 15.25 and 18.00.
Buses run more frequently to the Los Cristianos stop. On weekdays, the departure takes place from 6.20, on weekends and holidays - from 6.30 until the evening. Transport runs at intervals of 1-2 hours.
Bus number C711 runs at night on the route: Santa Cruz de Tenerife → Tenerife South Airport → Los Cristianos → Costa Adeje. Buses that leave at 23.20 and 1.05 go to El Duque Shopping and Entertainment Center.
In order not to depend on the bus schedule, you can rent a car at Tenerife South Airport. It is advisable to make a reservation in advance via the Internet.
With a large fleet of vehicles, international rental agencies will satisfy any request for the class and characteristics of the car. The largest players on the market are Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Auto Europe, Avis. These companies will require a credit card to block collateral, but Autoreisen, for example, does not ask for collateral.
The minimum cost per day of rental is 20 euros. For the Mercedes GLA180, you will have to pay about 75 euros. Insurance and roof rack are not included in the price.
Another option is to get from Yuzhny airport to the resort town by taxi. The parking lot is located to the right of the exit from the waiting room. Taxi drivers work around the clock, but if upon arrival you did not find a single car in the parking lot, call the office on +34 922 397 074/922 397 475 or on your mobile +34 653 916 278. You can dial from a Russian number or buy a SIM card local operator at the airport.
Taxi rates are the same, but the cost is calculated by the counter. The total amount includes € 3.15-3.45 for a landing and € 0.63 for each additional km. At night, the tariff will be added 2.5 euros.
The average price for a trip on the route South Airport - Las Americas is up to 35 euros, to Los Gigantes - 60 euros, to Puerto de la Cruz - 110 euros, to Santa Cruz - 80 euros. You can also use the popular Kiwi Taxi car call service.
Where can I see the flight schedule online?
You can view the flight schedule on the online arrival board and the online departure board from Yuzhny airport.
Conclusion
Rest begins with a flight in complete comfort and a convenient transfer. Tenerife South International Airport is named after Queen Sofia, and every passenger is really welcomed here like a king. The terminal services are working flawlessly. Attention, respect for each passenger and excellent service are the key to the success of the South Airport in the Canary Islands.
Before going to Tenerife, it will not be superfluous to write down the name and address of the hotel or apartment, download an offline map of the resort town to your phone and find out the public transport schedule.
