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Tenerife South Airport vs Birmingham Airport

Detailed comparison of TFS and BHX on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.

Verdict

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores higher overall at 7.4/10 versus Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 7.2/10.

Score comparison

Metric Tenerife South Airport Birmingham Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.4 7.2
On-Time Performance 7.2 7.0
Passenger Experience 7.3 7.1
Facilities & Comfort 7.7 7.5
Lounge Score 7.0 7.0
City Tenerife Birmingham
Country Spain United Kingdom
Terminals 1 terminal 1 terminal (single building)
Annual passengers 12M+ 12M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy TFS — Tenerife BHX — Birmingham
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.

Birmingham, United Kingdom · BHX · #2 in this comparison

Birmingham Airport

1 terminal (single building) · 12M+ passengers/year

7.2 / 10

How good is Birmingham Airport?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) scores 7.2/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0), passenger experience (7.1), and facilities (7.5). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Birmingham BHX scores 7.2/10 on FlightLogic — Midlands gateway with on-site rail to Birmingham New Street (~10 min). Emirates daily to Dubai. UK261 covers all departures. See /guides/birmingham-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.2 Very Good
On-time 7.0 Departure reliability
Experience 7.1 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.5 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
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.1
Facilities & Comfort
7.5
Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

  • Birmingham International station — 10–15 min train to Birmingham New Street; CrossCountry and West Midlands Railway
  • Emirates daily B777 to Dubai — Midlands' primary long-haul link for Gulf connections
  • Jet2, TUI, and easyJet leisure base; Clubrooms lounge for premium passengers
  • UK261 applies — useful for Jet2 and TUI package holiday delays

Overview

Midlands gateway with single-terminal design, Birmingham International rail station on-site, and Emirates daily Dubai service.

Midlands connectivity

Birmingham serves the West Midlands and surrounding counties with a single-terminal design and direct rail link via Birmingham International station — Air-Rail Link people mover connects terminal to platforms in ~2 minutes.

Emirates operates daily Dubai service — the primary long-haul option for Midlands travellers avoiding Manchester or Heathrow positioning.

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FAQ

Which is better, Tenerife South Airport or Birmingham Airport?

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores higher overall at 7.4/10 versus Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 7.2/10.

Which has better lounges, TFS or BHX?

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

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

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) has stronger on-time performance at 7.2/10 versus Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 7.0/10.