In December, Tenerife’s two airports, Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna and Tenerife South, hit record-breaking passenger numbers, indicating a surge in activity on the island for 2023, as reported by Aena. Tenerife Norte registered a historic 6 million passengers, while Tenerife South celebrated its first-ever 12 million passengers in a single year.
To mark these milestones, the director of Tenerife Norte Airport personally greeted the ‘6 millionth’ passenger, arriving from La Palma on a Binter flight, right at the plane’s entrance. The lucky passenger was not only informed of this special recognition but also received a complimentary ticket for two to the Nivaria VIP lounge. Additionally, Binter awarded her a free flight ticket along with a plus one to any of their destinations.
In the month leading up to this achievement, Tenerife Norte recorded 492,084 travellers and has seen a significant 10.5% increase in traffic this year compared to 2022. The airport now offers connections to 23 destinations via 8 airlines, primarily focusing on domestic routes.
Meanwhile, Tenerife South Airport celebrated its 12 million traveller count with all its facility workers. In November alone, 1,177,497 travellers passed through its gates. From January to November, the airport witnessed an impressive 14.3% rise in traveller numbers from the previous year, totaling 11,118,233. Currently, Tenerife South is a hub for 47 airlines providing flights to 113 destinations across 26 countries, showcasing its extensive network and international reach.
