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Verdict

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores higher overall at 7.4/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10.

Score comparison

Metric Tenerife South Airport Antalya Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.4 7.1
On-Time Performance 7.2 6.9
Passenger Experience 7.3 7.0
Facilities & Comfort 7.7 7.4
Lounge Score 7.0 7.0
City Tenerife Antalya
Country Spain Turkey
Terminals 1 terminal 2 international terminals (T1, T2)
Annual passengers 12M+ 35M+

Operational comparison

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

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

Detailed profiles

Tenerife, Spain · TFS · #1 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-2026 and /guides/tenerife-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

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.

Antalya, Turkey · AYT · #2 in this comparison

Antalya Airport

2 international terminals (T1, T2) · 35M+ passengers/year

7.1 / 10

How good is Antalya Airport?

Antalya Airport (AYT) scores 7.1/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.9), passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.4). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Antalya AYT scores 7.1/10 — Turkish Riviera leisure hub. Jet2/TUI package base. e-Visa required. Compare /airports/istanbul for city routing. See /guides/antalya-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.1 Very Good
On-time 6.9 Departure reliability
Experience 7.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.4 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
6.9
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.4
Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

  • UK's primary Turkey leisure airport — riviera resorts within 30–90 min transfer
  • Jet2 and TUI dominate package traffic; Turkish Airlines for full-service and Star Alliance
  • Compare AYT vs Istanbul (/airports/istanbul) — Antalya for beach; IST for city and Asia connections
  • e-Visa required for UK passport holders — apply before travel

Overview

Turkish Riviera gateway — Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines leisure schedules from across the UK for Antalya, Belek, and Side resorts.

UK package holiday traffic

Antalya is among the top 10 UK outbound leisure destinations by passenger volume. Pre-book transfers to Belek and Side — public transport limited.

Turkish Airlines offers IST connections for dual-city trips — allow 3+ hrs for domestic transfer.

FAQ

Which is better, Tenerife South Airport or Antalya Airport?

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores higher overall at 7.4/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 7.1/10.

Which has better lounges, TFS or AYT?

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores higher for lounges at 7.0/10, versus Antalya Airport at 7.0/10.

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

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) has stronger on-time performance at 7.2/10 versus Antalya Airport (AYT) at 6.9/10.