No weather data for Gran Canaria airport
The AEMET service did not publish specific weather data for the Gran Canaria airport on 13.11.2026.
Joint management of eight Canary Islands airports from 2027
The Canary Islands government and the central government signed an agreement to create a joint management body for eight main airports.
Ryanair reduces checked baggage drop-off time from 10 November
Ryanair is reducing the deadline for checked baggage drop-off to 60 minutes before the scheduled flight. This change applies from 10 November.
Radioayuda system failure at Gran Canaria airport causes flight diversions
A technical fault occurred in the radioayuda system at Gran Canaria airport on Thursday 12 November. The fault required changes to aircraft approach procedures.
Edelweiss to launch 4 weekly flights from Zurich to Fuerteventura in 2027/28 season
Edelweiss will provide 4 direct weekly flights between Zurich and Fuerteventura during the winter 2027/28 season. The Patronato Insular de Turismo held a meeting in Zurich with airline representatives and 6 hotel chains.
Flight capacity to Canary Islands to decrease by 455 320 in summer 2027
Tourism organisations warn of a reduction in flight capacity to the Canary Islands by 455 320 seats in the summer 2027 season. This represents a 3.4% annual decrease.
No weather data for Tenerife Sur airport
The AEMET service did not provide current weather data for the Tenerife airport on 12.11.
Flight delays and cancellations at Fuerteventura airport on 12.11
Fuerteventura airport recorded 50 flight delays and 2 cancellations on 12.11. This represents 65% of all delays and 3% of all cancellations.
9 flights cancelled and 66 delayed at Lanzarote airport
Storm Charles caused significant air traffic disruptions at César Manrique airport on 11.11. Strong south-westerly winds hindered aircraft manoeuvres.
Iberia Express increases Lanzarote seats by 36% in winter
Iberia Express will add 50,000 extra seats to Lanzarote during the winter season. This increase is due to the introduction of Airbus A321neo aircraft.
AEMET website lacks weather data for Lanzarote airport
The AEMET website does not provide current weather readings for the Lanzarote airport on 11.11.
Storm Charles causes 18 flight cancellations and 10 diversions in the Canary Islands
Storm Charles caused 18 flight cancellations and 10 diversions at airports in Tenerife Norte, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro.
6 flights cancelled at Gran Canaria and Tenerife Sur on 11.11
A national strike caused 6 flights to be cancelled at Gran Canaria and Tenerife Sur airports until 8:30. Weather conditions also affected flights on La Palma and Tenerife Norte.
Vueling passengers protest at Gran Canaria airport
Passengers on a flight from Barcelona to La Palma protested at the Gran Canaria airport after a two-day delay. A group of people spent the night in the terminal because they could not land on the destination island.
Planned flights between El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma in 2027
The Ministry of Transport has started the procedure to introduce regular flights between El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma during the summer of 2027.
Urgent procedure started for OSP status on flights between La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro
The Canary Islands Government has started an urgent procedure to recognise flights between La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro as Obligatory Public Services (OSP). This procedure aims to improve connectivity between these islands.
Canaryfly launches new advertising campaign for inter-island routes
The airline Canaryfly launched the "Siempre hay Alternativa" campaign on Monday. The advertisements promote the airline as an option for people who cannot find available seats with other carriers.
Lanzarote airport air traffic control staff reduced
The USCA union warns of a staff shortage at César Manrique-Lanzarote airport. The current staff count is 12 people. In 2011, there were 18 people.
Iberia Express increases flight numbers to Madrid until 27 March 2027
Iberia Express is increasing flights on the Madrid-Canary Islands route by 25% during the winter season. The offer includes 386 weekly flights and over 1.7 million seats.
Lanzarote: Airport ranks high in delays due to air traffic controllers' strike
The Saerco air traffic controllers' strike at César Manrique Airport on Lanzarote has caused 2225 minutes of delays since April.
Vueling flight from Barcelona to La Palma cancelled and diverted to Gran Canaria
Bad weather caused the cancellation of a Vueling flight from Barcelona to La Palma. The flight was diverted to the airport on Gran Canaria.
Fuerteventura Airport Arrival Status
Delays in departures were recorded at Fuerteventura Airport (FUE).
Flight from Bucharest to Gran Canaria diverted to Malaga after onboard incident
A flight from Bucharest to Gran Canaria was diverted to Malaga due to passenger behaviour allegedly linked to psychoactive substances.
Air traffic controllers' strike on Fuerteventura continues until 30 November
The strike at the Fuerteventura control tower began on 17 April and causes significant flight delays.
British Airways opens flights from London to Fuerteventura on 13 December
British Airways will begin the route from London Heathrow to Fuerteventura on 13 December 2026 with two flights per week.
Jet2 adds three flights from London Gatwick to Gran Canaria this season
Jet2 launches three weekly flights from London Gatwick to Gran Canaria for the winter season. TUI forecasts an 8% increase in seats for the summer 2027 season.
Reduction of 25000 seats on flights from Great Britain to Gran Canaria
For the winter season 2026/2027, 25430 fewer seats are scheduled on flights from Great Britain to Gran Canaria. The offer decreased by 3.94 percent to 620046 seats.
Small aircraft landed on runway at Fuerteventura airport in direction opposite to EasyJet aircraft. Recording from Lanzarote Webcam.
A small aircraft landed on the runway at Fuerteventura airport in the direction opposite to an EasyJet aircraft. The incident was recorded by Lanzarote Webcam cameras.
Flight from Canary Islands to Iberian Peninsula coordinated with Moroccan ATC for transplant
Air traffic controllers from the Canary Islands coordinated the flight path with Moroccan air traffic control (ATC) to optimise the route and save time in organ transport.
La Palma: only one flight to London instead of five
Five of the six planned winter connections with Great Britain have been suspended on La Palma. Only one flight to London-Gatwick remains.
5640 flights in the Canary Islands between 30.10 and 2.11
The Canary Islands expect 5640 flights during the All Saints' Day bridge from 30 October to 2 November. Traffic peaks on Saturday 31 October.
Binter increases inter-island flights to 2 November
Binter increases inter-island flight offers from 30 October to 2 November. There is a 7 percent increase on Saturday. The airline promotes the local Finaos tradition.
Light aircraft landed backwards on runway at Fuerteventura
A light aircraft landed on the runway at Fuerteventura Airport in the wrong direction. An EasyJet aircraft was waiting to take off for Luton.
Ryanair: baggage check closes one hour before flight from 10 November
From 10 November 2026, passengers with checked baggage on Ryanair must be at the airport one hour before departure.
Weather and wind complicate Binter aircraft landings at Canary Islands airports
Binter commander Carlos Barbuzano explains difficulties in operations at Canary Islands airports.
Tougher conditions at Tenerife airports 29.10: 3 departures for a second circuit, 0 wind shear reports
Summary of the day from our radio monitoring of aviation.
Ryanair ground staff strike in Spain begins 28 October
USO union announced a strike for Ryanair ground staff at 22 Spanish airports from 28 October to January 2023.
No seats on flights to El Hierro on weekends in coming months
There are no available seats on flights to El Hierro on weekends in the coming months.
Air France opens new routes from Tenerife South to the USA from 3 May 2027
Air France will operate flights from Tenerife South to San Diego and Nashville with a connection in Paris from 3 May 2027.
Bomb alarm at Gran Canaria airport: Vueling VY3008 diverted to isolation zone
Flight VY3008 from Barcelona landed on Gran Canaria at 19:50. It was towed to an isolation zone near Ojos de Garza beach after a bomb report. Passengers exited the terminal around 22:00.
Air France launches new flight from Paris to Tenerife
Air France introduces a new weekly flight between Paris and Tenerife Airport for the winter season.
Spanish Government Announces Public Service Obligation for Flights to La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro
The Spanish Government announced the publication of a public service obligation for air connections between La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro.
EasyJet to install Starlink WiFi on flights to Lanzarote
EasyJet announced the initial deployment of Starlink internet onboard in the first half of 2027.
Mein Schiff 3 cancels visits to La Gomera, Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria
The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 cancels four ports in the Canary Islands after a collision in Bremerhaven in October.
Flight prices to the Canary Islands may rise due to fuel costs
Airlines are purchasing fuel at higher prices and will pass the costs on to passengers.
Stricter conditions on Tenerife airports 22.10: 2 go-arounds, 0 wind shear reports
Summary of the day from our radio monitoring of aviation.
Flights from Lanzarote to Amsterdam, Bristol and Tenerife
Flight OR1578 Fly4 Airlines from Lanzarote (ACE) to Amsterdam (AMS) departed at 18:51.
Flights to Lanzarote: EI776 and TO4660 landed, NT782 from Tenerife
Flights from Dublin and Paris landed on Lanzarote around 11:55. The flight from Tenerife was delayed by 15 minutes.
Iberia blocked passengers on flight from Tenerife to New York
Javier Brandoli filed a report regarding Iberia's arbitrary actions at Madrid-Barajas airport.
Ryanair cancels flights from Alicante to Tenerife Norte and Lanzarote
Ryanair cancels connections from Alicante to Tenerife Norte and Lanzarote for the winter season.
Number of seats on flights from Great Britain to Gran Canaria will fall by 11.2% in January 2027
Seat capacity on flights from Great Britain to Gran Canaria will decrease from 108,060 to 95,960 in January 2027.
Tougher conditions at Tenerife airports 21.10: 2 departures to second circuit, 0 wind shear reports
Summary of the day from our aviation radio monitoring.
Ryanair: flight prices may rise by 10-20% in 2027
Ryanair warns of a historic increase in air ticket prices in Europe. This affects regions dependent on air transport.
Tenerife North Airport: No delays or cancellations
No delays or cancellations were recorded at Tenerife North Airport (TFN).
Gran Canaria Airport: Landings of Flights from Madrid and Basel
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) recorded landings of flights from Madrid (IB1631) and Basel (U21061).
Lanzarote winter flight schedule: 676 flights weekly from 25 October
From 25 October to the end of March, Lanzarote airport will operate at least 676 flights weekly. This provides approximately 97,800 seats.
Lanzarote Airport: High Flight Disruption Index
A high flight disruption index was recorded at Lanzarote Airport (ACE).
Ryanair cancels flights from Berlin to Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in the winter season
Ryanair closes its base in Berlin and cancels direct flights to Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in the 2026-2027 winter season.
Tougher conditions at Tenerife airports 14.10: 6 departures diverted, 0 wind shear reports
Summary of the day from our aviation radio monitoring.
La Palma: Air traffic increased for the fifth consecutive month, passenger numbers rose by 8%
In September, 8% more passengers arrived at La Palma than in the same month of the previous year. This represents the highest growth rate across the archipelago.
Canary Islands airports to handle 4.2 million passengers in September 2026
The Canary Islands will handle 4.2 million passengers in September 2026. This represents a year-on-year decrease of 0.9%. The data was published by AENA and ISTAC.
Vueling flight from Tenerife to Seville transported transplant organ
Air traffic controllers from Tenerife and Morocco coordinated the flight path of Vueling flight VY3255 on the night of 13.10.2026 to transport a transplant organ.
European airlines reduce flights to Maspalomas for the winter season
Ryanair, Volotea and other carriers are reducing seat capacity on flights to Gran Canaria due to high fuel prices.
Stricter conditions at Tenerife airports 13.10: 1 departure for second circuit, 12 wind shear reports
Summary of the day from our aviation radio monitoring.
Volotea reduces flights to Lanzarote and Tenerife in the winter season
Volotea has announced a reduction in connections to Lanzarote and Tenerife for the upcoming winter season.
La Palma Airport passenger numbers increase by 8% in September 2026
La Palma Airport handled 131,177 passengers in September 2026. This represents an 8% year-on-year increase. It was the highest percentage growth among the Canary Islands airports.
Ryanair cancels flights to the Canary Islands after halving operations in Berlin
Ryanair announces a 50% cut in operations in Berlin. This results in the cancellation of 12 routes from the capital. Flights to the Canary Islands are among those removed. The decision removes approximately 700,000 seats from the market. Destinations include Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote.
Tougher conditions at Tenerife airports 12.10: 5 departures diverted to holding pattern, 7 wind shear reports
Summary of the day from our aviation radio monitoring.
Lanzarote flights: delays and cancelled arrivals
Arrivals at Lanzarote Airport (ACE) experienced delays. Flight FR2015 from Madrid arrived late.
Lanzarote Airport renovation begins in autumn
Renovation of the platform and airfield at Lanzarote César Manrique Airport will begin this autumn season during night hours.
Airports: Seven routes to Spain have the highest delays and cancellations
According to AirAdvisor, seven routes to Spain are on the list of the most stressful in Europe.
Runway incursion conditions at Tenerife airports 09.10: two go-arounds on second circuit
Summary of the day from our radio monitoring of aviation.
Airlines maintain capacity growth in the Canary Islands
Despite European airline capacity cuts caused by rising fuel prices, carriers in the Canary Islands maintain growth plans.
Jet2 cancels flights to La Palma and offers refunds
Jet2 has withdrawn flights and holiday packages to La Palma. Passengers can choose an alternative departure or receive a full refund.
Advice for long layovers at airports
An article in Canarian Weekly discusses strategies for managing long flight layovers.
Tougher conditions at Tenerife airports 08.10: 0 go-arounds, 4 wind shear reports
Summary of the day from our aviation radio monitoring.
Volotea cancels over 300 flights from Bilbao
Volotea has cancelled over 300 flights scheduled for March at Bilbao airport. The cancelled routes include Tenerife South, Gran Canaria, Athens, Florence, Naples, Rome and Venice.
Air Canada and Air Transat launch new flights from Canada to the Canary Islands
Air Canada offers direct flights from Toronto and Montreal to Tenerife. Air Transat offers flights from Toronto to Gran Canaria. There will be four direct routes and six weekly frequencies.
EasyJet flight from Liverpool to Fuerteventura returned due to second pilot illness
An Airbus A320 aircraft on the Liverpool to Fuerteventura route returned to Liverpool after approximately 20 minutes of flight due to a sudden deterioration in the second pilot's health.
Volotea suspends flights from Bilbao to Gran Canaria and Tenerife South
Volotea cancels over 350 flights from Bilbao to the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife South until March.
Volotea cancels over 350 flights from Bilbao until March including approximately 40 to Tenerife Sur
Volotea cancels over 350 flights from Bilbao until March due to a financial crisis including approximately 40 connections to Tenerife Sur.
Binter increases flights from Vigo to Las Palmas to daily from 11 June
Binter will launch a daily connection from Vigo to Las Palmas from 11 June. This results in a total of 14 flights per week to the Canary Islands.
Flight delays at Santiago de Compostela airport due to weather
New flight delays were recorded at Santiago de Compostela airport caused by storms over the Mediterranean Sea and the Canary Islands.
Flight from Lanzarote diverted to another airport due to weather on Tenerife
Adverse weather conditions on Tenerife caused several flights to be diverted, including one arriving from Lanzarote.
Fog at Tenerife Norte Airport Forces Diversion of Four Flights
Dense fog at Tenerife Norte airport forced the diversion of four flights to other airports.
Iberia Express reduces flight prices by up to 40% for the winter season
Iberia Express introduces a promotion offering discounts of up to 40% on flights between the Canary Islands and the mainland from October to March.
Volotea cancels flights from Asturias to Madrid, Mallorca and Fuerteventura
Volotea has cancelled flights from Asturias to Madrid, Mallorca and Fuerteventura.
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) Open, Arrivals Normal
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) is operating normally. The following data comes from Flightradar24 and concerns arrivals.
Vueling increases flights to Tenerife Norte by 7% this winter season
Vueling offers 940,000 seats in the winter season at Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna airport in Tenerife. This is a 7% increase compared to the previous year.
Vueling increases flights to Santiago de Compostela by 27 percent
Vueling increases the number of available seats on the route to Santiago de Compostela by 27 percent.
Jet2 aircraft evacuated at Tenerife South Airport after bomb threat
The Jet2 flight LS1536 was evacuated at Tenerife South Airport after a passenger reported a bomb in their luggage. The Guardia Civil conducted a security check. The flight was delayed by more than two hours.
Iberia Express sets record on Madrid-Canary Islands route
Iberia Express recorded a record number of connecting passengers on the Madrid-Canary Islands route in the first six months of 2024.
Passenger arrested with 2 kg of cocaine at Gran Canaria airport
Security services at Gran Canaria airport detained a passenger. Authorities found 2 kg of cocaine in his luggage.