Airport

TFS Tenerife South Airport

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) serves San Sebastián, about 55 km east of San Sebastián. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATATFS
ICAOGCTS
ServesSan Sebastián
From centre53 km
Non-stop83
Airlines33
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Elevation64 m

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The airport in numbers

Tenerife South Airport — facts & history

We pulled Tenerife South Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 11M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 11M in 2017.

Passengers / year
11M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
11M
in 2017
Elevation
64 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
ENAIRE
Passengers per year, 2003–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Tenerife South Airport to San Sebastián

The airport is about 55 km east of San Sebastián, about 75 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.

Taxi & apps: Madrid and Barcelona have a regulated flat fare to the centre (about €33 and €39). Uber, Bolt and Cabify are legal in most cities but not always allowed to pick up at the terminal. Estimated fare to the centre: €57–€90.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~53 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~75 min€57–€90
Private transfer~75 minfixed upfront
Car rental~75 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Tenerife South Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Tenerife ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Tenerife South Airport

Non-stop flights to about 83 destinations, operated by 33 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Transavia France · Air Berlin · TUIfly · easyJet · Condor Flugdienst · Jet2.com · Monarch Airlines · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Iberia Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Tenerife South Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Tenerife South Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Tenerife South Airport to the centre of San Sebastián?
Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport. The airport is about 55 km east of San Sebastián, about 75 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Tenerife South Airport to San Sebastián?
Roughly €57–€90 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Tenerife South Airport?
Madrid and Barcelona have a regulated flat fare to the centre (about €33 and €39). Uber, Bolt and Cabify are legal in most cities but not always allowed to pick up at the terminal.
What's the cheapest way from Tenerife South Airport to San Sebastián?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport.
Can I get from Tenerife South Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Madrid (Metro line 8), Barcelona (Aerobús + rail + Metro L9), Málaga, Valencia, Palma are all well connected by public transport. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Tenerife South Airport?
About 83 destinations, including London, Manchester, East Midlands, Bristol. 33 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Tenerife South Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Tenerife South Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Tenerife South Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026