Our Review of Tenerife North Airport (TFN)

Table of contents: Our Review of Tenerife North Airport (TFN) Pros and Cons of Tenerife North Airport (TFN) Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide) How we calculate On Time Performance Some Stats

Our Review of Tenerife North Airport (TFN)

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this Guide, our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of Tenerife North Airport (TFN)

PROS

Location: Tenerife North Airport is located next to San Cristobal de La Laguna and just 11 kilometers from Tenerife’s capital, Santa Cruz. It provides convenient access to locations in northern Tenerife.

Modern Amenities: Provides a variety of amenities, such as eateries, retail stores, and lounges. Offers most of the services required for a comfortable trip.

Transport Options: Offers a variety of transportation options, including buses, taxis, and car rentals, ensuring easy access to and from the airport.

Fast lane: With this fast lane subscription you can get Quick access to security control, speeding up waiting times.

People with Special Needs: This airport offers an assistance service for people with reduced mobility (PRM) or disabilities to make your stay easier before and after the flight.

CONS

Seasonal Crowding: TFN Airport may get congested during the busiest travel periods, resulting in more tense situations and lengthier wait times.

Occasional Fog: Due to the occurrence of occasional fog, some delays or cancellations may happen.

Comfort and Space: Despite being modern, the terminal may seem less comfortable and spacious at peak travel times, which might make passengers’ experiences less enjoyable.

Language Services: Although most employees are helpful, non-Spanish speaking visitors may occasionally experience difficulties in certain airport sections due to language issues.

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

Terminals: Tenerife North Airport Terminal has a single passenger terminal, reducing the duration of flight transition times and simplifying navigation.

Transport to and from the Airport: There are variety of transportation options to travel to and from the airport, including buses, taxis, and car rentals, ensuring easy access to and from the airport.

Family-Friendly Facilities: TFN has a number of amenities that are suitable for families, such as play spaces for kids, rooms for changing diapers, and family toilets. For those who are traveling with little children, these elements ensure a comfortable journey.

Lounges: While TFN may not have as many lounges as they are in other airports, there are comfortable seating areas and VIP lounges offering food, refreshments, and a relaxing environment for passengers waiting for their flights.

Accessibility: The airport is designed to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility, providing ramps, elevators, and dedicated assistance services to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey.

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation