Flights Cancelled Across Europe As Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Türkiye, Sweden, And More Cancel 590 And Delay 3,459 Flights, Grounding Ryanair, Turkish, Virgin Atlantic, Vueling, And Others In Brussels, Munich, Lisbon, Amsterdam, And Beyond

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June 2, 2026 11:11 PM

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Flight cancellations further surged, with 3,459 delays and 590 cancellations across Belgium, Germany, England, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Portugal, France, Italy, Ireland, Türkiye, Spain, and Austria. Brussels Airport (131 delays, 181 cancellations) emerged as the hardest hit airport in Europe today due to a wildcat strike, Brussels South Charleroi, Belgium (51 delays, 75 cancellations), Frankfurt, Germany (321 delays, 68 cancellations), London Heathrow, England (436 delays, 45 cancellations), Amsterdam Schiphol, Netherlands (309 delays, 24 cancellations), Zurich, Switzerland (187 delays, 25 cancellations), Stockholm-Arlanda, Sweden (58 delays, 11 cancellations), Munich, Germany (151 delays, 35 cancellations), Copenhagen, Denmark (108 delays, 14 cancellations), Madeira/Funchal, Portugal (19 delays, 7 cancellations), Nice, France (119 delays, 12 cancellations), Milan Linate, Italy (127 delays, 11 cancellations), Lisbon, Portugal (181 delays, 25 cancellations), Rome Fiumicino, Italy (224 delays, 12 cancellations), Dublin, Ireland (148 delays, 8 cancellations), Paris Orly, France (160 delays, 6 cancellations), Istanbul, Türkiye (150 delays, 8 cancellations), Madrid, Spain (162 delays, 13 cancellations), Vienna, Austria (106 delays, 8 cancellations), Manchester, England (154 delays, 6 cancellations), and Barcelona, Spain (215 delays, 7 cancellations).
The most affected airlines included Lufthansa (254 delays, 90 cancellations), easyJet (240 delays, 19 cancellations), Ryanair (225 delays, 82 cancellations), KLM (162 delays, 26 cancellations), ITA Airways (114 delays, 4 cancellations), Turkish Airlines (103 delays, 10 cancellations), Vueling Airlines (100 delays, 7 cancellations), and TAP Air Portugal (91 delays, 2 cancellations). Other major carriers experiencing disruption included British Airways, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Air France, SAS, Transavia France, Air Baltic, Emirates, Iberia, Finnair, Wizz Air, Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic, Condor, and American Airlines.
A major reason for today’s flight cancellations at Belgium is a wildcat strike by air traffic controllers at Skeyes, it forced a temporary shutdown of the country’s airspace. Countries impacted by the wider disruption in Europe included Belgium, Germany, England, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, France, Italy, Ireland, Türkiye, Spain, and Austria.

• Updated Today: Europe recorded 4,049 flight disruptions, including 3,459 delays and 590 cancellations.
• Brussels Airport experienced the highest number of cancellations with 181 canceled flights.
• Brussels South Charleroi recorded an additional 75 cancellations amid Belgium’s airspace disruption.
• London Heathrow reported the highest delay count with 436 delayed flights.
• Frankfurt Airport logged 321 delays and 68 cancellations.
• Amsterdam Schiphol recorded 309 delays.
• Lufthansa led all airlines for disruptions with 254 delays and 90 cancellations.
• Ryanair recorded 225 delays and 82 cancellations across multiple European airports.
• easyJet experienced 240 delays and 19 cancellations.
• KLM accumulated 162 delays and 26 cancellations.
• Rome Fiumicino, Barcelona, Lisbon, Zurich, and Madrid all reported substantial operational disruptions.

Most Affected European Airports by Flight Delays and Cancellations

Brussels Airport, Belgium

Brussels Airport experienced 181 cancellations and 131 delays after Belgium’s airspace disruption. Air Baltic, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, SAS, TUI Fly, and British Airways were among the impacted airlines. Brussels’ primary airline faced 87 flight cancellations.

London Heathrow Airport, England

London Heathrow recorded the highest delay total in Europe with 436 delayed flights and 45 cancellations. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Lufthansa, and KLM were among the airlines most affected.

Frankfurt Airport, Germany

Frankfurt handled 321 delays and 68 cancellations. Lufthansa, Condor, Air Dolomiti, Discover, and SunExpress experienced notable disruption.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Netherlands

Amsterdam Schiphol saw 309 delays and 24 cancellations. KLM, easyJet, and Transavia Airlines accounted for a large share of disrupted operations.

Rome Fiumicino Airport, Italy

Rome Fiumicino reported 224 delays and 12 cancellations. ITA Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, and KLM were among the affected carriers.

Barcelona Airport, Spain

Barcelona registered 215 delays and seven cancellations. Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, and British Airways faced operational challenges.

Lisbon Airport, Portugal

Lisbon recorded 181 delays and 25 cancellations. TAP Air Portugal, easyJet, Ryanair, Air France, Lufthansa, and British Airways were significantly affected.

Airlines Most Affected by Europe Flight Cancellations and Delays

Lufthansa

Lufthansa experienced the highest overall disruption levels, recording 254 delays and 90 cancellations. Frankfurt and Munich were particularly affected.

Ryanair

Ryanair accumulated 225 delays and 82 cancellations across Brussels, Charleroi, Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester, Lisbon, and Rome.

easyJet

easyJet recorded 240 delays and 19 cancellations, with major disruption concentrated in Manchester, Nice, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Rome, and Milan.

KLM

KLM faced 162 delays and 26 cancellations, largely driven by disruption at Amsterdam Schiphol and additional impacts across Europe.

ITA Airways

ITA Airways registered 114 delays and four cancellations, with Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate accounting for most of the affected operations.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines experienced 103 delays and 10 cancellations, primarily at Istanbul Airport and Brussels Airport.

Vueling Airlines

Vueling Airlines recorded 100 delays and seven cancellations, mainly affecting operations in Barcelona, Paris Orly, and Brussels.

TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal accumulated 91 delays and two cancellations, with Lisbon Airport serving as the main center of disruption.

What Impacted Passengers Can Do

• Check flight status regularly through airline and airport channels.
• Allow extra time for airport processing and possible schedule changes.
• Monitor airline notifications for rebooking options.
• Keep travel documents and booking confirmations readily available.
• Review airline compensation and passenger-rights policies where applicable.
• Consider flexible alternative flights if available.
• Contact airlines directly for accommodation or rerouting assistance when disruptions occur.
• Stay informed about weather, air traffic, and operational developments affecting travel plans.

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Overview of Europe Flight Cancellations Across Major Airports

Europe’s flight disruption picture was shaped by a combination of localized operational issues and the major airspace disruption in Belgium. Airlines most affected included Lufthansa, Ryanair, easyJet, KLM, ITA Airways, Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, British Airways, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Air France, SAS, and Transavia France.
The most disrupted cities included Brussels, Frankfurt, Stockholm, London, Amsterdam, Zurich, Munich, Lisbon, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Vienna, Manchester, Dublin, Paris, Nice, Copenhagen, Istanbul, Milan, and Funchal. Airports in these cities repeatedly appeared among the highest-ranked locations for delays and cancellations throughout the day.
Author’s note: flight data was compiled from FlightAware and may change with live updates. Travelers should monitor flight status and airline notifications before departure.
The disruption stretched across Belgium, Germany, England, Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Portugal, France, Italy, Ireland, Türkiye, Spain, and Austria, affecting both domestic and international travel. Belgium’s temporary airspace shutdown following the Skeyes air traffic controller strike was one of the most significant single factors contributing to today’s widespread flight cancellations across Europe.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware