Flights Cancelled Around Europe As Amsterdam, Barcelona, And Other Airports Cancel 261 And Delay 2,141, Impacting Travel

Flight cancellations further surged across Europe today as 2,141 delays and 261 cancellations hit major airports in Spain, Italy, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Barcelona recorded the highest number of disruptions with 411 delays and 84 cancellations, followed by Amsterdam Schiphol with 239 delays and 28 cancellations.
Among the airlines recording the highest numbers of delays and cancellations were Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, KLM, Air France, easyJet, and ITA Airways. Vueling Airlines recorded 179 delays and 62 cancellations, while Ryanair registered 173 delays and 41 cancellations.
Other impacted airports include Malpensa, Catania, and Fiumicino in Italy; Madrid, and Palma de Mallorca in Spain; Paris Orly, Marseille, and Paris Charles de Gaulle in France; Frankfurt in Germany; and London Heathrow in the United Kingdom.
The situation at Barcelona was linked to torrential rainfall and storm activity across Catalonia. Up to 97mm of rain was recorded in Canaletes in Anoia, including 94mm within three hours. Air-traffic safety regulations were introduced as the weather affected flight operations, while cancellations also affected flights arriving at and departing from Barcelona.

European Airports Seeing the Most Flight Disruptions

Barcelona

Barcelona recorded 411 delays and 84 cancellations. Vueling Airlines accounted for 146 delays and 47 cancellations, while Ryanair recorded 42 delays and 13 cancellations. Torrential rain across Catalonia affected aviation operations, with air-traffic safety regulations introduced amid the weather conditions. Barcelona recorded an 8% cancellation rate for departing flights and a 7% cancellation rate for arriving flights, while departure flights had a 38% delay rate and arriving flights had a 39% delay rate.

Amsterdam Schiphol

Amsterdam Schiphol recorded 239 delays and 28 cancellations. KLM accounted for 125 delays and 21 cancellations, while German Airways recorded five delays and two cancellations. Amsterdam Schiphol recorded a 16% delay rate for departing flights and a 19% delay rate for arriving flights.

Fiumicino

Fiumicino recorded 215 delays and 12 cancellations. ITA Airways registered 89 delays and four cancellations, while Ryanair recorded 16 delays and three cancellations. Fiumicino recorded a 16% delay rate for departing flights and a 22% delay rate for arriving flights.

Charles de Gaulle

Charles de Gaulle recorded 211 delays and 32 cancellations. Air France accounted for 117 delays and 24 cancellations, while HOP! recorded 14 delays and four cancellations. Charles de Gaulle recorded a 20% delay rate for departing flights and an 11% delay rate for arriving flights.

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca recorded 197 delays and six cancellations. Ryanair recorded 38 delays and two cancellations, while Vueling Airlines registered 12 delays and two cancellations. Palma de Mallorca recorded a 22% delay rate for departing flights and a 21% delay rate for arriving flights.

Madrid

Madrid recorded 189 delays and six cancellations. Iberia registered 50 delays and four cancellations, while Air Nostrum recorded 15 delays and two cancellations. Madrid recorded a 15% delay rate for departing flights and a 13% delay rate for arriving flights.

Frankfurt

Frankfurt recorded 180 delays and 11 cancellations. Lufthansa registered 71 delays and two cancellations, while Condor recorded 40 delays. Frankfurt recorded a 14% delay rate for departing flights and a 14% delay rate for arriving flights.

London Heathrow

London Heathrow recorded 167 delays and 21 cancellations. British Airways accounted for 82 delays and six cancellations, while Air France registered three delays and three cancellations. London Heathrow recorded a 10% delay rate for departing flights and a 17% delay rate for arriving flights.

Airlines Recording the Highest Numbers of Delays and Cancellations

Vueling Airlines

Vueling Airlines recorded 179 delays and 62 cancellations. Its delay total included 146 at Barcelona, 12 at Palma de Mallorca, 11 at Paris Orly, and four at Fiumicino. Its cancellation total included 47 at Barcelona.

Ryanair

Ryanair recorded 173 delays and 41 cancellations. Its delays included 42 at Barcelona, 38 at Palma de Mallorca, 32 at Madrid, 17 at Catania, and 16 at Fiumicino. It recorded 13 cancellations at both Barcelona and Catania.

KLM

KLM recorded 144 delays and 25 cancellations. The largest portion came from Amsterdam Schiphol, where it recorded 125 delays and 21 cancellations.

Air France

Air France recorded 140 delays and 34 cancellations. Its figures were led by Charles de Gaulle, where the airline registered 117 delays and 24 cancellations.

easyJet

easyJet recorded 123 delays and 10 cancellations. It registered 39 delays at Malpensa, 30 at Barcelona, 15 at Charles de Gaulle, 13 at Palma de Mallorca, and nine at Catania.

ITA Airways

ITA Airways recorded 101 delays and four cancellations. The airline registered 89 delays at Fiumicino and another 12 at Catania.

What Passengers Facing Flight Cancellations Should Do?

• Check the latest flight status with the operating airline before travelling to the airport.
• Contact the airline if a cancellation has been confirmed and ask about available rebooking options.
• Check whether a refund is available if the replacement itinerary is unsuitable.
• Keep receipts for reasonable expenses incurred because of a disruption.
• Check connecting flights separately if a cancellation affects a wider itinerary.
• Allow additional time at the airport when weather or air-traffic restrictions are in place.

Europe Flight Cancellations and Delays Continue at Key Airports

Barcelona recorded the highest disruption figures, with 411 delays and 84 cancellations. Vueling Airlines was responsible for 146 delays and 47 cancellations there, while Ryanair recorded 42 delays and 13 cancellations.

At Amsterdam Schiphol, KLM recorded 125 delays and 21 cancellations. Fiumicino saw ITA Airways register 89 delays, while Charles de Gaulle recorded 117 delays and 24 cancellations involving Air France.

Palma de Mallorca recorded 38 Ryanair delays, while Madrid saw 50 Iberia delays. Frankfurt registered 180 delays and 11 cancellations, with Lufthansa accounting for 71 delays.

At London Heathrow, British Airways recorded 82 delays and six cancellations. Malpensa registered 130 delays and six cancellations, while Paris Orly recorded 91 delays and 13 cancellations.

Further disruptions were recorded at Catania, with 69 delays and 27 cancellations, and Marseille, with 42 delays and 15 cancellations. The combination of weather-related restrictions and routine operational challenges continued to affect flight schedules across major Europe aviation hubs.

Yesterday also recorded notable flight cancellations. Read our previous coverage here.

The data has been carefully compiled by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 29 September 2026 at 12:16 p.m. ET USA (4:16 p.m. GMT).

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