Tenerife, Spain
Tenerife South Airport, also known as Reina Sofía Airport, opened in 1978. It is operated by Aena.
In 2023, the airport handled over 11 million passengers. Its IATA code is TFS.
It serves as the primary airport for the southern part of Tenerife and is crucial for tourism on the island. Future expansion plans include modernizing the baggage handling system.
Tenerife South Airport has one terminal building with three levels. Level 0 handles arrivals, Level 1 is for departures, and Level 2 houses boarding gates.
The terminal has 55 gates. The airport has a capacity of approximately 13 million passengers per year.
In 2023, a project was announced to expand the terminal, adding new baggage carousels and increasing the check-in area.
The airport offers short-stay and long-stay parking options. Short-stay parking is located directly in front of the terminal. Rates start at approximately €2.20 per hour. Long-stay parking is a bit further away and offers lower daily rates, around €8 per day. Pre-booking is available through the Aena website: https://www.aena.es/en/tenerife-south/parking.html