Tenerife South Airport liquids and security rules
Flying from Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife? Here is what Tenerife South Airport states about liquids and electronics in hand luggage.
100 ml limit
Tenerife South still applies the 100 ml rule: containers of 100 ml or less in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 litre, one per passenger. The bag and your laptop go in separate trays at the checkpoint.
| Liquid container limit | 100 ml limit |
| Clear plastic bag needed | Yes |
| Liquids can stay in your bag | No |
| Laptops can stay in your bag | No |
What this means at Tenerife South Airport
- Aena publishes one network-wide hand-luggage rule for all its Spanish airports; the Tenerife South airport pages carry no separate liquids rule.
- Laptops "must be taken out of their cases or sleeves and put into separate security trays."
- Liquid medicines needed for the trip are exempt from the restrictions.
- Special-diet liquids for children are allowed with proof of the specific condition.
- Duty-free liquids must stay in the approved sealed security bag with the receipt.
- Aena's own pages make no mention of scanners that would allow larger containers or leaving liquids and laptops in the bag.
Source: Hand luggage | Aena. Checked 20 September 2026.
Security rules are set by the airport, but your bag size is set by your airline. Check your bag against every airline here.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take liquids over 100 ml through Tenerife South Airport?
No. Containers must be 100 ml or smaller.
Do I need a clear plastic bag at Tenerife South Airport?
Yes, liquids must go in a clear resealable bag.