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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.

Score comparison

Metric Tenerife South Airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.4 7.3
On-Time Performance 7.2 7.1
Passenger Experience 7.3 7.0
Facilities & Comfort 7.7 7.8
Lounge Score 7.0 7.9
City Tenerife Atlanta
Country Spain United States
Terminals 1 terminal Domestic + International Terminal (Maynard H. Jackson)
Annual passengers 12M+ 104M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy TFS — Tenerife ATL — Hartsfield-Jackson
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.

Atlanta, United States · ATL · #2 in this comparison

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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 Score 7.3 Very Good
On-time 7.1 Departure reliability
Experience 7.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.8 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.9 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
7.1
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score 7.9/10

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.