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Verdict

Miami International Airport (MIA) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Tenerife South Airport (TFS) at 7.4/10.

Score comparison

Metric Miami International Airport Tenerife South Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.6 7.4
On-Time Performance 7.2 7.2
Passenger Experience 7.4 7.3
Facilities & Comfort 8.0 7.7
Lounge Score 8.2 7.0
City Miami Tenerife
Country United States Spain
Terminals North, Central, and South terminals 1 terminal
Annual passengers 52M+ 12M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy MIA — Miami TFS — Tenerife
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Miami, United States · MIA · #1 in this comparison

Miami International Airport

North, Central, and South terminals · 52M+ passengers/year

7.6 / 10

How good is Miami International Airport?

Miami International Airport (MIA) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.2), passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 8.2/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Miami MIA is rated 7.6/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.2/10. American Airlines Flagship Lounge in Concourse D is the premium benchmark for long-haul departures. Allow extra time for immigration on arrivals and terminal-specific lounge planning. See /guides/mia-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.6 Very Good
On-time 7.2 Departure reliability
Experience 7.4 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 8.2 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.2
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 8.2/10

Highlights

  • American Airlines Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club in Concourse D — key for transatlantic and Latin America connections
  • Centurion Lounge in Concourse D for Amex cardholders on qualifying international departures
  • Heavy Latin America and Caribbean network — common connection point for UK travellers routing to South America
  • Terminal-specific lounge access — North Terminal (Concourse D) hosts most premium clubs

Overview

Primary US gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean — American Airlines hub with Flagship Lounge and strong oneworld connectivity.

American Airlines hub and lounge access

MIA is American Airlines' primary Latin America hub. Flagship Lounge in Concourse D serves long-haul international business and first class on AA metal. Admirals Club locations span multiple concourses.

British Airways and Iberia use MIA for select services — oneworld elites may access AA lounges on qualifying itineraries. Priority Pass options exist in Central Terminal.

Tenerife, Spain · TFS · #2 in this comparison

Tenerife South Airport

1 terminal · 12M+ passengers/year

7.4 / 10

How good is Tenerife South Airport?

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores 7.4/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.2), passenger experience (7.3), and facilities (7.7). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Tenerife South TFS scores 7.4/10 — Canary Islands UK gateway. Year-round sun. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-spain and /guides/tenerife-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.4 Very Good
On-time 7.2 Departure reliability
Experience 7.3 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.7 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.0 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.2
Passenger Experience
7.3
Facilities & Comfort
7.7
Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

  • Canary Islands' busiest airport for UK tourists — winter sun and half-term favourite
  • Jet2 and TUI dominate; easyJet and Ryanair from London and regional UK
  • Year-round warm climate — peak UK traffic Oct–Apr and school holidays
  • Compare Tenerife North (TFN) — TFS handles virtually all UK traffic

Overview

Canary Islands' primary UK gateway — year-round sun destination with Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Ryanair from across the UK for Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje.

Canary Islands routing

TFS serves southern resorts; TFN (north) has limited UK service. Gran Canaria (LPA) is alternative Canary gateway — not yet profiled.

EU261 applies; UK261 on UK-return flights. Allow 2+ hrs security at Easter and half-term.

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FAQ

Which is better, Miami International Airport or Tenerife South Airport?

Miami International Airport (MIA) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Tenerife South Airport (TFS) at 7.4/10.

Which has better lounges, MIA or TFS?

Miami International Airport (MIA) scores higher for lounges at 8.2/10, versus Tenerife South Airport at 7.0/10.

Which airport is more on-time, MIA or TFS?

Miami International Airport (MIA) has stronger on-time performance at 7.2/10 versus Tenerife South Airport (TFS) at 7.2/10.