Published · 9/14/2026
Why Booking Your Tenerife Airport Transfer in Advance Makes Sense
Fixed prices, flight monitoring and free child seats: the practical reasons to arrange your Tenerife airport transfer before you fly instead of after you land.

Some people prefer to arrange everything after they arrive in Tenerife. Others like to have their airport transfer organised before they even board the plane. There isn't necessarily a right or wrong approach, but booking your transfer in advance has several advantages.
You know how you are getting to your accommodation
The simplest benefit is knowing your transport is already arranged. You don't have to arrive at Tenerife airport and decide whether to take a bus, taxi or another form of transport. Your transfer has already been booked, whether you land at Tenerife South (TFS) or Tenerife North (TFN).
You can check the price beforehand
Booking in advance lets you see the transfer price before travelling. This makes it easier to plan your holiday budget, and you can compare a private transfer with other options before deciding. Our indicative transfer prices by hotel and resort give you a realistic idea of the cost before you request a quote.
You can provide important information
Booking in advance gives you time to provide information that might be important for your journey. This includes:
- Flight number
- Accommodation
- Passenger numbers
- Luggage requirements
- Child seat requirements
If you are travelling with children, this is particularly useful. Arrivo Tenerife provides child seats and booster seats free of charge when requested during booking — the child seat rules in Tenerife explain what your family actually needs.
Your flight can be monitored
Providing your flight details in advance also allows Arrivo Tenerife to monitor your flight. This is important because your actual arrival time may be different from the scheduled time.
No need to negotiate after landing
After a flight, most people want to get to their accommodation. By pre-booking your private transfer, you already know the price and the service you've selected. You don't need to negotiate transport arrangements after landing.
Particularly useful for families
Parents often have enough to think about when travelling. Having the airport transfer organised removes another decision from the arrival process. Your child seats can be requested in advance and the vehicle can be arranged according to your group.
What if your flight is delayed?
Providing the correct flight number means your flight can be monitored. If your arrival time changes, the expected transfer time can be adjusted accordingly. If your airline makes a significant change to your flight, you should still contact the transfer company so they have the latest information — you can reach us any time from the contact page.
Avoid last-minute decisions
There is nothing wrong with arranging a taxi when you land. But pre-booking gives you the opportunity to compare options calmly from home. You can check reviews, look at the service and decide what suits you without standing in an airport queue.
Your holiday starts before you land
A good holiday is partly about preparation. Hotel bookings, flights, luggage and excursions are normally organised before travelling. Your airport transfer can be handled in exactly the same way. If you already know where you are staying, take a look at our destination pages — for example Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos or Puerto de la Cruz.
Book with Arrivo Tenerife
Arrivo Tenerife provides private Tenerife airport transfers with fixed prices, flight monitoring, English-speaking drivers and free child and booster seats when requested. Book before your holiday and arrive in Tenerife knowing that your journey to your accommodation is already organised. More about us on the why Arrivo page.
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