The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the Airport Regulation Document 2027-2031 (Dora III), which allocates 1.807 billion euros for the enhancement of airports in the Canary Islands. This investment is part of a broader 13 billion euro plan for the entire Aena network, focusing on making airports safer, more sustainable, modern, and competitive.
Tenerife Airports
Tenerife South-Reina Sofía Airport will receive 553 million euros for a comprehensive terminal renovation, airfield and platform improvements, and enhanced security and facilities. Meanwhile, Tenerife North-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is set to receive 313 million euros to expand check-in areas, increase security controls, and improve baggage claim facilities, among other upgrades.
Other Canary Islands Airports
- Gran Canaria Airport: 336.3 million euros for terminal upgrades, including new security technology and a revamped arrivals hall.
- Lanzarote-César Manrique Airport: 327.4 million euros for expanding check-in counters, security and passport controls, and baggage claim areas.
- La Palma Airport: 89 million euros for terminal and parking improvements, as well as airfield enhancements.
- La Gomera Airport: 19 million euros for terminal climate control upgrades and general aviation platform adjustments.
- El Hierro Airport: 14.8 million euros for a new parking position and security improvements.
- Fuerteventura Airport: 153 million euros for terminal expansion, a new control tower, and an Instrumental Landing System.
Overall, the 13 billion euro investment across Spain’s airports will be funded by the revenues generated by Aena, a semi-public company managing the airport system. The Dora III plan includes a modest annual increase in air traffic fees of 0.33% from 2027 to 2031, totaling a 1.65% rise over five years. Despite this increase, Spain’s fees remain among the most competitive in Europe, according to the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente.
