Flights Cancelled Across Europe As Spain, Netherlands, England, Greece, Hungary, Denmark, And More Cancel 160 And Delay 3,298 Flights, Disrupting Iberia, KLM, Aegean, Ryanair, And Others In Amsterdam, Athens, Madrid, Prague, And More

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June 28, 2026 10:52 PM |

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Flight cancellations hampered travel across Europe today, as 3,298 delays and 160 cancellations struck Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Italy, Denmark, England, Hungary, Czech Republic, Greece, and Spain, affecting Madrid-Barajas, Amsterdam Schiphol, Athens, Zurich, Frankfurt, Palma de Mallorca, London Heathrow, Copenhagen, Rome Fiumicino, Berlin Brandenburg, Oslo Gardermoen, Prague Václav Havel, and Budapest Ferenc Liszt.
Among the airlines facing the highest disruption were Lufthansa, easyJet, British Airways, KLM, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, SAS, and Swiss, while major carriers including ITA Airways, Norwegian Air Sweden, Air France, Iberia, Air Europa, and Virgin Atlantic also experienced delays or cancellations. Following severe thunderstorms and hail across northwest Europe, major airports continued to experience operational backlogs that contributed to widespread flight delays and cancellations.

• Amsterdam Schiphol recorded the highest number of cancellations with 35 flights called off.
• Frankfurt registered the highest number of delays with 390 flights disrupted.
• Lufthansa led all airlines with 214 delays and 34 cancellations.
• easyJet, British Airways, KLM, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, SAS, and Swiss were among the carriers most heavily affected.
• Weather-related disruption continued to affect aircraft rotations, airline schedules, and airport operations throughout Europe.

Most Affected European Airports

Frankfurt

Frankfurt reported the highest number of delays with 390 delayed flights and 28 cancellations, making it one of the busiest disruption points in Europe.

Amsterdam Schiphol

Amsterdam Schiphol recorded 347 delays and the highest cancellation total across Europe today with 35 cancelled flights as airlines struggled to recover operations.

Athens

Athens handled 337 delayed flights and four cancellations, with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Olympic Air accounting for much of the disruption.

Zurich

Zurich experienced 332 delays and 10 cancellations, affecting Swiss, Helvetic, Air Baltic, Eurowings, and several international carriers.

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca registered 312 delays and three cancellations, with easyJet, Ryanair, Eurowings, and Jet2 among the airlines impacted.

London Heathrow

London Heathrow saw 309 delays alongside 17 cancellations, with British Airways accounting for the majority of disrupted flights.

Copenhagen

Copenhagen recorded 285 delays and 14 cancellations, affecting SAS, Norwegian Air Sweden, Cityjet, and Ryanair.

Rome Fiumicino

Rome Fiumicino reported 267 delayed flights and nine cancellations as ITA Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, and British Airways experienced operational disruption.

Madrid-Barajas

Madrid-Barajas registered 211 delays and six cancellations involving Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, and Air Nostrum.

Berlin Brandenburg

Berlin Brandenburg recorded 176 delays and 10 cancellations, with easyJet, Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Ryanair among the affected airlines.

Airlines Most Affected by Europe Flight Cancellations and Delays

Lufthansa

Lufthansa experienced the highest disruption among all airlines with 214 delayed flights and 34 cancellations across multiple European airports, particularly Frankfurt.

easyJet

easyJet recorded 212 delays and 12 cancellations across airports including Berlin Brandenburg, Amsterdam Schiphol, Rome Fiumicino, Athens, and Palma de Mallorca.

British Airways

British Airways reported 210 delays and 13 cancellations, with London Heathrow accounting for the majority of affected flights.

KLM

KLM faced 167 delays and 31 cancellations, largely concentrated at Amsterdam Schiphol, while also seeing disruption in Zurich, Rome Fiumicino, Budapest, and Prague.

Ryanair

Ryanair accumulated 155 delays across several airports including Rome Fiumicino, Palma de Mallorca, Madrid-Barajas, Copenhagen, Athens, and Berlin Brandenburg.

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines recorded 144 delayed flights, with the vast majority occurring at Athens.

SAS

SAS experienced 118 delays and 19 cancellations across Oslo Gardermoen, Copenhagen, London Heathrow, and Rome Fiumicino.

Swiss

Swiss recorded 115 delayed flights, primarily at Zurich, while also seeing disruption at London Heathrow.

ITA Airways

ITA Airways reported 82 delayed flights centered on operations at Rome Fiumicino.

Norwegian Air Sweden

Norwegian Air Sweden accumulated 71 delays across Oslo Gardermoen and Copenhagen, reflecting continued disruption in Scandinavia.

What Should Passengers Facing Flight Cancellations Do?

• Check your airline’s official website or mobile app for the latest flight status.
• Monitor airport departure boards for gate or schedule changes.
• Contact your airline promptly to explore rebooking options.
• Keep boarding passes and travel receipts for possible reimbursement claims.
• Allow additional time when travelling to the airport.
• Stay informed about weather conditions that may affect onward travel.
• Consider flexible travel arrangements if further schedule changes occur.

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Why Are Flights Being Cancelled Across Europe?

A widespread outbreak of severe thunderstorms and hail affected parts of southeast England and northwestern Europe, disrupting airport and airline operations. Although weather conditions have started improving in several areas, the earlier storms triggered extensive knock-on effects. Major hubs including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Frankfurt continue working through accumulated delays caused by displaced aircraft, crew scheduling challenges, and aircraft that remain out of position following the previous day’s disruption.

Overview of Europe Flight Cancellations Today

Flight cancellations across Europe today, June 28, affected major aviation networks across Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Italy, Denmark, England, Hungary, Czech Republic, Greece, and Spain. Airports including Frankfurt, Amsterdam Schiphol, Athens, London Heathrow, Zurich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam Schiphol, Rome Fiumicino, Copenhagen, Athens, and Madrid-Barajas remained among the busiest locations for delayed and cancelled flights as airlines worked to restore normal schedules.
Author’s Note: Data was compiled manually from FlightAware and remains subject to live updates. Airlines may adjust schedules as needed, and travelers are advised to monitor real-time information and review rebooking options. Leading European carriers including Lufthansa, easyJet, British Airways, KLM, Ryanair, SAS, Swiss, ITA Airways, Aegean Airlines, and Air France all experienced operational disruption. While recovery efforts are continuing, the volume of delayed aircraft and revised crew schedules means passengers travelling through Frankfurt, Amsterdam Schiphol, Athens, and London Heathrow should continue monitoring their flight status before departing for the airport. Airlines and airport operators across Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Italy, Denmark, England, Hungary, Czech Republic, Greece, and Spain are expected to continue restoring operations as network congestion gradually eases.


Source: Different airports and FlightAware