Meter starts around €5 from TFN Arrivals
Cabify Tenerife runs app-based rides from Tenerife Norte–Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), Terminal T, with pickups right outside the public Arrivals exit. The app usually shows base fares starting around €5–€7 from TFN into La Laguna, then per‑kilometer pricing after that. You’ll need mobile data or airport Wi‑Fi to book; there’s no walk‑up Cabify desk inside the terminal.
From TFN to central Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Cabify trips typically take 15–20 minutes via the TF‑5, depending on traffic around La Laguna. Pricing on that TFN–Santa Cruz hop generally lands in the €18–€25 range at normal times. You’ll see the estimated fare in the app before confirming, and Cabify charges your stored card or PayPal, so no need to hit the ATM for this ride.
You can request your ride as soon as you reach baggage belt 1 in Terminal T and usually get a driver within 5–10 minutes during daytime hours. For late‑night arrivals after 23:00, wait times can stretch to 15 minutes or more because there are fewer drivers logged in around TFN. The app shows driver ETA in real time, so you can decide to cancel and walk to the taxi rank if it looks too long.
Rates from TFN to coastal areas like Puerto de la Cruz, about 26 km away via the TF‑5, often run between €30 and €40 in a standard Cabify category. Large groups can book higher‑capacity vehicles, which are priced above the basic tier but still come with a fixed quote before you confirm. Late‑evening flights in summer can see small surges, so checking both Cabify and the official taxi queue outside Arrivals can save a few euros.
Step-by-step: using Cabify at TFN
- 1. As you land in Terminal T, open the Cabify app and confirm your phone has data or connect to the TFN Wi‑Fi.
- 2. Set “Tenerife Norte Airport” as your pickup; double‑check it shows Terminal T and the public Arrivals area.
- 3. Enter your hotel or exact address in La Laguna, Santa Cruz, or another town, then review the fare estimate and car category.
- 4. Once bags hit belt 1–3 and you’re ready, tap “Request” so your driver heads toward the Arrivals curb.
- 5. Exit through the main Arrivals door, walk 30–50 meters to the passenger pickup lane, and match the license plate in the app to the car.
- 6. Confirm your name with the driver, ride to your stop, then check your final fare and receipt in the app afterward.
One last tip: if your flight into TFN is delayed past midnight, line up the Cabify request while you’re still on the runway so a driver reaches Terminal T around the time you exit customs.