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Tenerife South Airport vs Warsaw Chopin Airport

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

Verdict

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores higher overall at 7.4/10 versus Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) at 7.4/10. Warsaw Chopin Airport leads on lounges at 7.2/10.

Score comparison

Metric Tenerife South Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.4 7.4
On-Time Performance 7.2 7.2
Passenger Experience 7.3 7.3
Facilities & Comfort 7.7 7.7
Lounge Score 7.0 7.2
City Tenerife Warsaw
Country Spain Poland
Terminals 1 terminal 2 terminals (T1 Schengen, T2 non-Schengen)
Annual passengers 12M+ 19M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy TFS — Tenerife WAW — Warsaw
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.

Warsaw, Poland · WAW · #2 in this comparison

Warsaw Chopin Airport

2 terminals (T1 Schengen, T2 non-Schengen) · 19M+ passengers/year

7.4 / 10

How good is Warsaw Chopin Airport?

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) 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 7.2/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Warsaw WAW scores 7.4/10 — Poland's hub. LOT Star Alliance gateway. Wizz Air and Ryanair from UK LCC bases. See /guides/warsaw-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 7.2 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
7.3
Facilities & Comfort
7.7
Lounge score 7.2/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK–Poland gateway — Wizz Air, Ryanair, LOT from Luton, Stansted, and regional UK
  • LOT Polish Airlines hub — Star Alliance connections across Eastern Europe
  • Train S2/S3 to Warsaw Central ~20 min
  • EU261 on EU departures; UK261 on UK-return legs

Overview

Poland's primary hub — LOT Star Alliance gateway with dense Wizz Air and Ryanair UK schedules for Eastern Europe VFR and city breaks.

UK Eastern Europe routing

Wizz Air and Ryanair dominate UK–WAW low-cost. LOT offers full-service and Star Alliance connections to Kraków, Gdańsk, and Baltic states.

Compare WAW against Kraków (KRK) — Warsaw for connections; Kraków for southern Poland direct.

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FAQ

Which is better, Tenerife South Airport or Warsaw Chopin Airport?

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores higher overall at 7.4/10 versus Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) at 7.4/10. Warsaw Chopin Airport leads on lounges at 7.2/10.

Which has better lounges, TFS or WAW?

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) scores higher for lounges at 7.2/10, versus Tenerife South Airport at 7.0/10.

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

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) has stronger on-time performance at 7.2/10 versus Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) at 7.2/10.