Tenerife eSIM: what to know before you land
🇪🇸 Tenerife, Spain · TFS / TFN · 7-day pick: 5 GB for $4.99
Landing in Tenerife
- TFS Tenerife South
- TFN Tenerife North
Tenerife has two airports: most holiday flights use Tenerife South near the resorts, while Tenerife North near La Laguna handles mostly inter-island and mainland flights.
- Install the Spain eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at TFS, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Spain, not at purchase.
You'll need about 3.5 GB over 7 days. 5 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 2 GB · 15 days for $2.99.
Pay · $4.99Short stays in Tenerife
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~409 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $5.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~819 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $4.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Spain eSIM connects to Orange. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
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Questions about Tenerife
Which airports serve Tenerife?
Tenerife South (TFS), Tenerife North (TFN). Tenerife has two airports: most holiday flights use Tenerife South near the resorts, while Tenerife North near La Laguna handles mostly inter-island and mainland flights.
How much data do I need for 7 days in Tenerife?
About 3.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 5 GB · 30 days for $4.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $2.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at TFS?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Spain.
Which networks will I use in Tenerife?
The Spain eSIM connects to Orange. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.