Single ticket on route 450 runs about €3–€4 from TFS
TITSA route 450 is the main green public bus connecting Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, Terminal T1) with Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje. Buses stop right outside the arrivals level at T1, with a marked stand for the 450 line. The ride into Los Cristianos takes roughly 20–25 minutes, and it’s usually the cheapest motorized option out of the airport on this corridor.
The 450 typically runs every 30–60 minutes during the day, with service frequency dropping later in the evening after about 21:00. First departures from Costa Adeje towards the airport are usually around 05:00–06:00, but schedules change by season, so check the latest times on TITSA’s timetable before you lock in an early flight. The same bus serves Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje stations, so pay attention to the direction on the front sign.
You pay the driver as you board, in cash euros, and a standard one-way fare from TFS to Los Cristianos or Costa Adeje usually lands in the €3–€4 range. If you have a Ten+ (Tenmas) card or use contactless payment where accepted, the price can be slightly lower than paying cash. Drivers can give change, but anything larger than a €20 note may get pushback, so keep a couple of smaller coins or notes handy for the airport run.
Boarding is straightforward: you exit T1 arrivals, follow signs for buses, then look for the green TITSA branding and the “450” route indicator. Luggage goes with you on board; there’s space around the seating area and, on many coaches, limited racks in the middle section. The bus drops you at the main stations in Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje, both within short walking or taxi distance of many hotels and apartments.
Step-by-step: using TITSA 450 from Tenerife Sur Airport
- 1. Land at TFS Terminal T1 and exit through arrivals.
- 2. Follow “Bus / Guaguas” signs to the curbside stands outside T1.
- 3. Find the TITSA stop marked for route 450 towards Los Cristianos / Costa Adeje.
- 4. Have about €3–€4 per person ready in cash or a Ten+ card.
- 5. Board through the front door, tell the driver your stop, and pay.
- 6. Stow luggage near your seat or in any available rack.
- 7. Ride 20–25 minutes to Los Cristianos or slightly longer to Costa Adeje.
- 8. Get off at the main bus station listed on the onboard display or announced by the driver.
Build a 30–40 minute buffer before check-in closing when heading back to TFS on the 450, in case your specific bus runs on the slower end of the timetable or hits traffic near Los Cristianos.