How much is a delayed London to Tenerife flight worth?

A qualifying London to Tenerife claim is worth €400 (£350) per passenger — fixed by the 2,932 km distance, not your ticket price. It applies to delays of 3+ hours at arrival, short-notice cancellations and denied boarding.

How long is the London to Tenerife flight, and why does that matter?

The great-circle distance is about 2,932 km. Under UK261, that distance puts a valid claim in the €400 band — compensation tiers are set purely by distance.

Is it free to claim for a London to Tenerife flight?

Yes. You can claim directly with the airline for free, and we show you how. A no-win-no-fee service can take it off your hands for roughly 25–35% of the payout — worth it if the airline stonewalls, but never required.

Does it matter which airline I flew London to Tenerife?

For a flight departing London, no — UK261 covers every airline on departures from Europe. Coverage on arrivals depends on the carrier being European, which we can check for you.

London to Tenerife Flight Compensation

Updated June 2026 · London (LHR) → Tenerife (TFS) · about 2,932 km

Quick answer

If your London to Tenerife flight arrived 3+ hours late, was cancelled at short notice, or you were denied boarding, you can claim €400 (£350) under UK261 — unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances. It is free to claim directly; this page shows how. The 2,932 km distance sets the amount.

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At roughly 2,932 km, a qualifying London to Tenerife claim is worth €400 (£350) per passenger under UK261 — the amount is fixed by distance, not by what you paid for the ticket. UK261 attaches fixed compensation to long delays, short-notice cancellations and denied boarding on this route — and you can claim it yourself for free.

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Is the London–Tenerife route covered?

This route sits inside UK261 territory, so coverage is straightforward: a flight departing London is covered on any airline, and arrivals are covered when the carrier is European. Almost any disrupted London to Tenerife itinerary is worth checking — the only common escapes are genuine extraordinary circumstances.

What you can claim, by what happened

Delayed London to Tenerife flight

Arrive 3 or more hours late and you are owed €400 (£350) — the same as a cancellation, confirmed by the Court of Justice in the Sturgeon case. The delay is measured when the doors open, not at departure.

Cancelled London to Tenerife flight

A cancellation with under 14 days' notice pays €400 (£350) unless the replacement flight closely matched your original times. You also choose between a full refund within 7 days or rerouting.

Denied boarding on London to Tenerife

Denied boarding because the flight was overbooked? You are owed €400 (£350) immediately, and unlike delays, the airline cannot blame extraordinary circumstances.

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London–Tenerife compensation FAQ

How much is a delayed London to Tenerife flight worth?: A qualifying London to Tenerife claim is worth €400 (£350) per passenger — fixed by the 2,932 km distance, not your ticket price. It applies to delays of 3+ hours at arrival, short-notice cancellations and denied boarding.
How long is the London to Tenerife flight, and why does that matter?: The great-circle distance is about 2,932 km. Under UK261, that distance puts a valid claim in the €400 band — compensation tiers are set purely by distance.
Is it free to claim for a London to Tenerife flight?: Yes. You can claim directly with the airline for free, and we show you how. A no-win-no-fee service can take it off your hands for roughly 25–35% of the payout — worth it if the airline stonewalls, but never required.
Does it matter which airline I flew London to Tenerife?: For a flight departing London, no — UK261 covers every airline on departures from Europe. Coverage on arrivals depends on the carrier being European, which we can check for you.