PRG
Prague
TFS
Tenerife
Prague to Tenerife
Flight Compensation
Prague to Tenerife — Smartwings' Canary Islands route.
PRG–TFS connects Prague with Tenerife South, operated by Smartwings. EC261 applies with up to €600 compensation for delays over 3 hours.
€600
Max compensation (EC261 tier 3)
3,700 km
Route distance
5h 05m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€600
per passenger · PRG departures
> 3,500 km · Long-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 3 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
PRG–TFS is a year-round leisure route. Average delay 48 minutes.
Our Success Rate
72%
on PRG–TFS claims
Average Payout
€560
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
November – February
Czech winter sun demand
July – August
Summer peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes PRG–TFS Claims Different
EC261 applies. At 3,700 km, tier 3 (€600). Czech 3-year limitation.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates PRG–TFS, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Smartwings
QSAvg Delay
48min
Claim Success
72%
How QS Resists Claims on This Route
Smartwings cites TFS congestion — foreseeable on a scheduled route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on PRG–TFS — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
Late Inbound Aircraft
~40% of delays
Rotational delays from previous TFS–PRG flights.
Within carrier control. Claim valid.
04How We Handle PRG–TFS Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the PRG–TFS specific cause
File with Smartwings citing EC261. Note €600 tier applies at 3,700 km.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to Czech CAA if rejected.
05EC261 on PRG–TFS
EC261 applies because PRG is a EU airport
Your departure airport (PRG, Prague) is in Czech Republic. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (TFS, Tenerife) is in Spain does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
CAA Czech Republic (Úřad pro civilní letectví)
Claim Time Limit
3 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew PRG–TFS.
Why is PRG–TFS compensation €600?
The route is 3,700 km, exceeding the 3,500 km threshold for tier 3 compensation under EC261.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your PRG → TFS Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to CAA Czech Republic (Úřad pro civilní letectví) if needed.