Greggs Launches First International Airport Store at Tenerife South

Greggs has opened its first airport location outside the UK, with a new outlet launching at Tenerife South Airport as part of a partnership with global travel retailer Lagardère Travel Retail.

The new store, which opened earlier this month, represents a significant milestone for the popular bakery and food-to-go brand as it begins expanding its presence within international travel environments.

Situated in Terminal A's departures area beyond passport control, the 197-square-metre outlet occupies a prominent location within one of the airport's busiest passenger zones. Travellers will be able to purchase a range of Greggs products, including the company's well-known sausage rolls, alongside menu items tailored to suit local demand and the needs of airport customers.

The move brings one of Britain's most recognisable high street brands to an airport heavily used by UK holidaymakers. Tenerife South handled more than 14 million passengers during 2025, with British travellers accounting for approximately 5.5 million of those journeys, making them the airport's largest visitor group.

Founded in Newcastle upon Tyne more than eight decades ago, Greggs has grown from a regional bakery business into a national food retailer with more than 2,500 stores across the UK and annual sales exceeding £2 billion.

Lagardère Travel Retail said the decision to introduce Greggs to Tenerife South was driven by the opportunity to offer passengers a familiar and trusted brand. The retailer believes the bakery's reputation for convenient, freshly prepared food and affordable pricing will resonate strongly with travellers passing through the airport.

The company also noted that many passengers associate Greggs with a sense of familiarity and comfort, making it particularly appealing to British holidaymakers returning home or beginning their journey abroad.

The opening reflects a wider trend across the aviation sector, with airports increasingly adapting retail and food offerings to match the preferences and expectations of their largest passenger demographics.

For Greggs, the Tenerife launch could provide a platform for further growth within international travel locations as the company explores opportunities beyond its traditional UK high street presence.