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Tenerife South Airport vs Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Detailed comparison of TFS and ATL on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores higher overall at 7.4/10 versus Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) at 7.3/10. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport leads on lounges at 7.9/10.
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 Score7.4Very Good
On-time7.2Departure reliability
Experience7.3Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.7Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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 score7.0/10
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.
Atlanta, United States · ATL · #2 in this comparison
Domestic + International Terminal (Maynard H. Jackson) · 104M+ passengers/year
7.3/ 10
How good is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) scores 7.3/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.1),
passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.9/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Atlanta ATL is rated 7.3/10 on FlightLogic — the world's busiest airport. Delta Sky Club network serves premium passengers; International Terminal F for foreign carriers. Allow 75+ minutes for domestic connections. See /guides/atlanta-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.3Very Good
On-time7.1Departure reliability
Experience7.0Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.9Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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
7.1
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.9/10
Highlights
Delta operates 75%+ of ATL traffic — Sky Club locations throughout domestic concourses
International Terminal (Terminal F) handles all foreign carriers and Delta long-haul
Domestic connections typically stay airside within 45–75 minutes on Delta
UK travellers connect via Delta partners from LHR and MAN
Overview
World's busiest airport by passenger volume — Delta Air Lines fortress hub with Sky Club network and efficient domestic connections.
Delta hub and International Terminal
Delta's ATL hub uses Concourses A–E for domestic and short-haul international. The separate International Terminal (Concourse F) handles all foreign-flag carriers and Delta long-haul to Europe and Asia.
Sky Club locations span multiple concourses — access is terminal-specific. Amex Centurion is in Concourse E for domestic Delta departures.
FAQ
Which is better, Tenerife South Airport or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores higher overall at 7.4/10 versus Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) at 7.3/10. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport leads on lounges at 7.9/10.
Which has better lounges, TFS or ATL?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) scores higher for lounges at 7.9/10, versus Tenerife South Airport at 7.0/10.
Which airport is more on-time, TFS or ATL?
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) has stronger on-time performance at 7.2/10 versus Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) at 7.1/10.
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