Flights to Tenerife South

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As the largest and most populous island in the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a wonderful and entertaining place for relaxation and adventure with its diverse landscapes that include beaches, mountains, lush forests full of wildlife, and even a volcano. For enjoyable entertainment, head into the city and hang out at the wild nightclubs or visit during the Carnival in Santa Cruz. No matter what you like to do, there's something for everyone in scenic Tenerife.
 
 

Tenerife: best travel times for weather & what to do 

Those with more flexible schedules will find the best time for great deals on accommodation is during September, when the majority of other travellers are heading home. At this point the weather is very nice and will stay consistent during your time there. 

Flight prices to Tenerife are lower from January to April, but this is one of the peak seasons for tourism to the island so you can expect accommodation prices to rise significantly. 

The wide variety of things to do in Tenerife, both outdoors and indoors, makes it the perfect year-round destination. In South Tenerife you'll find the weather is a bit warmer and not quite as wet as in the North. 

Holidays celebrated on the islands: 

• Carnival in Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz: February/March 
• Dias de las Islas Canarias: 30th May 
• Dia de la Hispanidad: 12th October 

 

What you need to know about Tenerife 

Consider which side of the island you want to stay when booking your accommodation. South Tenerife is the place for popular resorts and beaches. The western coast is quiet with a more relaxing atmosphere that is not so crowded. North Tenerife is great for surfing enthusiasts and hiking activities, as well as anyone hoping to spend more time in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. 

Restaurants and food prices are just a little lower than what you're used to paying in the UK. Accommodation in hostels/pensions is available for about 20 euros per night; 3+ star hotels will cost from around 35 euros per night.  

 

Tenerife South airport: information about onward travel and getting around

Accessibility to and from Tenerife South airport is provided by buses or taxis. From the airport you can catch a 343, 350, or 111 bus to go to Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje which takes around 15 minutes at around 3 euros. Taxis for the same trip also take around 15 minutes but cost between 15-20 euros. A bus from the airport to Santa Cruz takes about one hour at approximately 9 euros. Taxis take about 45 minutes and costs closer to 50 euros. 

When you are out and about without a hire car, you have the choice of the local bus system which is cheaper at about 1.50 euros for a single ticket, while taxis have a minimum fair of around 5 euros for 3 km and 1 euro per km after that.

Airport Tenerife South- Reina Sofia TFS

Tenerife South Airport, also called Reina Sofia Airport (after Queen Sofia of Spain, who inaugurated the airport on 6.11.2007), is the larger and busier of the two airports on the island of Tenerife in the Canaries. The airport is one of the 10 busiest airports in Spain and due to the year round mild climate on the Canary Islands has no off-season. It is served almost daily by planes coming from mainly England and Germany. The airport is operated by AENA, who are also responsible for monitoring Spanish airspace. The airport is popular with British travellers and popular direct routes to Tenerife South include flights from Gatwick to Tenerife for instance.

• URL: Official website
• Parking: Yes, there are about 540 paid parking spaces.
• Nearby cities: La Laguna (55 km), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (56 km)
• Directions by car: Take the TF-1 towards Playa de las Americas and leave at exit no. 23, then follow the signs to the airport.
• Stations: The airport buses operated by TITSA, from Puerto de la Cruz, line 340; from Santa Cruz line 341 and from Playa de las Americas line 487.

Location

The airport is in the south of the island, near the small community of Granadilla de Abona. Motorists should take the TF-1 towards Playa de las Americas and leave at exit no. 23; the airport is then signposted.

A daily bus service is operated to the airport by the local transport company TITSA. The line 340 operates daily from Puerto de la Cruz, bus number 341 operates at 60 minute intervals from the island's capital Santa Cruz, and bus 487 runs every 60 minutes from the nearby town and popular holiday resort Playa de las Américas. For current departure times, please enquire at the airport, or consult the website titsa.com.