Footlongs after security in T1 beat buying snacks on board
This Subway sits airside in Tenerife Sur’s T1, past security near the main departures seating and close to Burger King. It runs on the standard Subway model: build-your-own subs, basic salads, cookies, and soft drinks, with prices in the €6–€9 range for a 6-inch plus drink. Nothing Canary-specific on the menu, just the same boards you’d see in any UK or mainland Spain outlet.
Figure on fast counter service; most reviews mention it in the same breath as “Subway and Burger King after security, nothing amazing.” That’s about right. It carries the usual bread options, standard cold cuts, tuna, and chicken tikka-style fillings, plus the familiar sauces. Expect airport markups versus town, but still firmly in the budget tier compared with sit-down spots in T1.
Value play here is the footlong: around twice the food for not much more than a 6-inch, and regulars suggest splitting one between two people instead of paying €4–€7 per person for buy-on-board snacks. You can ask them to wrap each half separately, which makes it easier to stash in a backpack until you hit cruising altitude. Drink refills aren’t a thing, so factor in one bottle per person if you’re flying longer sectors like TFS–LGW.
Watch out for the usual airport timing crunch. Around the bank of UK departures in the late morning and late afternoon, lines can hit 10–15 minutes and seating near the counter fills fast. If your gate is one of the low 20s in T1, give yourself at least 25 minutes from queuing to walking away with your bagged sandwich. Practical tip: order something without messy sauces if you plan to eat in a cramped LCC seat; Italian B.M.T. or turkey with light mayo usually travel best.