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How to Get from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to City Centre

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Tenerife South Airport (TFS)

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Tenerife South Airport (TFS / Reina Sofía) to centre + resorts — fastest to cheapest: 1. TITSA Bus 111: 35 min to Costa Adeje (Las Américas), €4 single. Every 30-60 min. 2. Bus 711: 1 hour to Santa Cruz capital, €9.50 single. Hourly. 3. Bus 110: 30 min to Los Cristianos, €4. 4. Bus 470: 1h40 to Puerto de la Cruz (north), €11.50. 5. Taxi: 20-40 min to south resorts, €25-50. 50-80 min to Santa Cruz, €80-100. 6. Uber/Bolt: NOT AVAILABLE in Tenerife (regulatory issues). Use FreeNow or local taxi app. 7. Pre-booked transfer: €15-50 (Hoppa, Suntransfers). Distance from resorts: Costa Adeje 20 km, Los Cristianos 15 km, Santa Cruz 60 km north. Currency: Euro. Tickets: TITSA bus driver + app. Best option: pre-booked shared shuttle €15-30 if going to south resort. TITSA bus if budget tight.

Tenerife South Airport TFS terminal
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)

TITSA bus to resorts

  • Bus 111: TFS Airport → Costa Adeje (Las Américas + Playa de las Américas). 35 min. €4.
  • Bus 110: TFS Airport → Los Cristianos. 30 min. €4.
  • Bus 711: TFS Airport → Santa Cruz capital. 1 hour. €9.50.
  • Bus 470: TFS Airport → Puerto de la Cruz (north). 1h40. €11.50.
  • Bus 040: TFS → Adeje town centre via Las Galletas. 30 min.
  • Frequency: 30-60 min depending on route.
  • Hours: 5am-12am most routes.
  • Tickets: driver + TITSA app + Bono Bus reloadable card.
  • Where to board: bus station outside Arrivals (signs to “Guaguas”).
  • Pros: cheapest. Direct to specific resort areas.
  • Cons: traffic-dependent. Sometimes crowded peak times.

Taxi + transfers

  • Taxi metered: Costa Adeje €25-35 (20 min), Los Cristianos €20-30 (15 min), Playa San Juan €40-60, Santa Cruz €80-100 (50-80 min), Puerto de la Cruz €100-130 (90 min).
  • Where to board: taxi rank outside Arrivals.
  • Surcharges: +€2 airport supplement. +20% nights/Sundays.
  • NO UBER in Tenerife: regulatory issues blocked Uber. Use FreeNow taxi-booking app or local apps.
  • NO Bolt: same reason.
  • Pre-booked transfer (Hoppa, Suntransfers, Welcome Pickups): €15-30 shared shuttle to south resorts. €40-80 private.
  • Best for: Pre-booked shared shuttles ideal for resort transfers — €15-30 with fixed price + door-to-door.
  • Family of 4 to Costa Adeje: taxi €25-35 cheaper than 4× bus (€16). Pre-booked private transfer €40-60 most comfortable.
  • Avoid: unmarked taxis.

TFS vs TFN North

  • TFS (South, Reina Sofía): bigger airport. Tourist flights — Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, TUI, charter flights from UK + Europe. Close to south resorts (Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas).
  • TFN (North, Los Rodeos): smaller. Inter-island + Spanish mainland + some European. Close to Santa Cruz capital + Puerto de la Cruz + La Laguna.
  • Choose TFS if: beach holiday in south resorts. Most British/European tourists.
  • Choose TFN if: Santa Cruz/La Laguna/Puerto de la Cruz stay. Or inter-island flight from Gran Canaria.
  • Distance: TFS to Santa Cruz 60 km (1h drive). TFN to Santa Cruz 12 km (15 min).
  • Charter holidays vs scheduled: charters mostly TFS. Scheduled flag carriers vary.

Practical info + Canary Islands tips

  • Single terminal: larger of two Tenerife airports.
  • From resorts back: TITSA bus from Costa Adeje 35 min €4. Taxi €25-35.
  • Currency: Euro.
  • Schengen + Spain standard.
  • Canary Islands taxes: IGIC 7% (instead of 21% mainland VAT). Cheaper goods + tobacco + alcohol.
  • Apps: TITSA (Tenerife bus), FreeNow (taxis). NOT Uber, NOT Bolt.
  • Languages: Spanish + English + German universal in tourism (mainly British + German visitors).
  • Best time: year-round (subtropical climate). November-April most popular for sun escape from Europe.
  • Trade winds: can be windy especially north + east coasts.
  • Late-night gaps: bus 5am-12am. Taxi 24/7 €25-100. Late arrivals: taxi to resort.
  • Mount Teide: Spain’s highest peak (3,718m). Tour from south or north — half-day trip.
  • Compare to Gran Canaria LPA: similar size + tourist destination. Both Canary islands. TFS often cheaper hotels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest TFS to resort?

TITSA Bus 111 — €4 single, 35 min to Costa Adeje. Bus 110 €4 to Los Cristianos. Bus 711 €9.50 to Santa Cruz. Pre-booked shared shuttles (Hoppa) €15-30.

How long Tenerife South airport to centre?

Costa Adeje 35 min by bus. Santa Cruz capital 1 hour by bus. Los Cristianos 30 min. Taxi half time. TFS far from Santa Cruz (60 km north).

Uber in Tenerife?

NO — Uber not available in Tenerife due to regulatory issues. Bolt also not available. Use FreeNow taxi-booking app or TITSA bus or pre-booked transfer.

TFS taxi price?

Costa Adeje €25-35 (20 min). Los Cristianos €20-30 (15 min). Santa Cruz €80-100 (50-80 min). Puerto de la Cruz €100-130 (90 min). +€2 airport surcharge.

TFS or TFN?

TFS (South) for south resorts (Costa Adeje + Los Cristianos + Las Américas). Most tourist + charter flights. TFN (North) for Santa Cruz + La Laguna + Puerto de la Cruz.

Pre-booked shuttle Tenerife?

Yes — Hoppa, Suntransfers, Welcome Pickups offer shared shuttles €15-30 to south resorts. Private transfers €40-80. Worth it for groups + heavy luggage + late-night flights.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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