Flights Cancelled Across Europe As England, Italy, Germany, Scotland, Denmark, Netherlands, And More Delay 2,316 And Cancel 59 Flights, Disrupting British, ITA, Ryanair, Air Baltic, And Others In London, Edinburgh, Rome, And More

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June 22, 2026 10:48 PM |

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Flight cancellations persisted across Europe today, with 2,316 delayed flights and 59 cancellations across England, Germany, Scotland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy. Airports in Munich, Zurich, London Heathrow, Madrid, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Milan, Rome, Bologna, Edinburgh, Berlin and Palma de Mallorca were among those affected.
easyJet emerged as the airline with the highest number of delays, followed by KLM, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, and Swiss. In terms of cancellations, easyJet also led the list, while Air Nostrum, Air Dolomiti, Air Europa, Cityjet, and Kuwait Airways Corporation registered notable flight cancellations.
Other major carriers including Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Air Canada, SAS, Norwegian Air Sweden, Iberia, and Delta Air Lines also encountered delays or cancellations, contributing to the broader operational challenges seen across Europe.

• easyJet recorded the highest number of delays, with 234 flights delayed and 11 cancellations.
• KLM registered 159 delayed flights and five cancellations.
• British Airways faced 155 delayed flights.
• Ryanair recorded 143 delays across multiple airports.
• Lufthansa saw 117 delayed flights at Munich Airport.
• Amsterdam Schiphol recorded the highest number of delays among airports, with 291.
• Rome Fiumicino handled 259 delayed flights.
• London Heathrow registered 240 delays and six cancellations.
• Zurich Airport experienced 224 delays and seven cancellations.
• Madrid-Barajas recorded 215 delays and seven cancellations.
• Munich Airport saw 235 delays and five cancellations.
• A total of twelve major European airports were impacted.

European Airports Recording Significant Disruptions

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Amsterdam Schiphol in the Netherlands experienced the largest number of delays, with 291 delayed flights and 10 cancellations, making it the most disrupted airport in the group.

Rome Fiumicino Airport

Italy’s Rome Fiumicino Airport recorded 259 delays and two cancellations, with ITA Airways accounting for a large share of delayed operations.

London Heathrow Airport

England’s busiest airport saw 240 delayed flights and six cancellations. British Airways handled the majority of delayed services.

Munich Airport

Germany’s Munich Airport registered 235 delays and five cancellations. Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti were among the airlines most affected.

Zurich Airport

Switzerland’s largest airport experienced 224 delays and seven cancellations, with Swiss and Helvetic recording substantial disruptions.

Madrid-Barajas Airport

Spain’s main international gateway recorded 215 delays and seven cancellations, affecting airlines such as Air Nostrum, Air Europa, and Iberia.

Milan Malpensa Airport

Milan Malpensa in Italy reported 204 delayed flights and four cancellations, with easyJet and Wizz Air Malta accounting for many of the delays.

Palma de Mallorca Airport

Spain’s Palma de Mallorca Airport saw 205 delays and four cancellations, impacting easyJet, Ryanair, and Air Europa services.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Germany’s Berlin Brandenburg Airport recorded 145 delays and four cancellations, largely affecting easyJet and Eurowings operations.

Copenhagen Airport

Denmark’s Copenhagen Airport registered 139 delayed flights and five cancellations, with SAS and Norwegian Air Sweden among the carriers facing disruptions.

Edinburgh Airport

Scotland’s Edinburgh Airport experienced 100 delays and two cancellations, primarily involving easyJet and Ryanair.

Bologna Airport

Italy’s Bologna Airport reported 59 delays and three cancellations, with Ryanair accounting for more than half of the delayed flights.

Airlines Experiencing the Largest Impact In Europe

easyJet

easyJet recorded the highest number of delays across Europe, with 234 delayed flights. The carrier also registered 11 cancellations, the highest among all airlines.

KLM

The Dutch airline experienced 159 delayed flights and five cancellations, with Amsterdam Schiphol accounting for most of the disruption.

British Airways

British Airways registered 155 delays, largely centered on London Heathrow, while additional delays were seen in Munich and Rome.

Ryanair

Ryanair accumulated 143 delays across Spain, Denmark, Italy, Scotland and Germany, making it one of the most affected carriers.

Lufthansa

Germany’s flag carrier reported 117 delayed flights, all concentrated at Munich Airport.

ITA Airways

Italy’s national airline experienced 92 delayed flights, mainly at Rome Fiumicino.

Swiss

Swiss registered 82 delays and one cancellation, with Zurich accounting for most of the impact.

Wizz Air Malta

The airline recorded 56 delays across Milan, Rome and Bologna.

Eurowings

Eurowings experienced 34 delayed flights and three cancellations, with disruptions mainly centered on Zurich and Palma de Mallorca.

Air Baltic

Air Baltic accumulated 34 delays across Zurich, Rome and Berlin.

Guidance for Travelers Dealing With Flight Disruptions

• Monitor airline notifications and airport information screens regularly.
• Confirm the latest departure times before heading to the airport.
• Contact the airline promptly regarding rebooking options.
• Keep boarding passes and travel documents readily available.
• Review airline policies for refunds and compensation.
• Allow extra time for check-in and security procedures.
• Maintain flexibility with travel plans when possible.
• Consider alternative routes if significant delays occur.

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Factors Behind Ongoing European Flight Disruptions

Flight delays and cancellations across Europe can arise from a range of operational challenges. These may include aircraft rotation issues, crew availability constraints, congestion at major hubs, air traffic management limitations, and airline scheduling adjustments. Increased summer travel demand can also place additional pressure on airport and airline operations.

Snapshot of Europe’s Flight Disruption Situation

June 22, today’s disruptions affected some of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs, with Amsterdam Schiphol, Rome Fiumicino, London Heathrow, Munich and Zurich appearing among the hardest-hit airports. Major cities including Amsterdam, London, Rome and Munich repeatedly emerged as centers of disruption.
Among airlines, easyJet, KLM, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa, and ITA Airways recorded the largest numbers of delayed flights. Other well-known carriers such as Swiss, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Air Canada, SAS, and Iberia also faced operational challenges.
Author’s Observation: The figures were compiled manually from FlightAware and remain subject to change. Travelers are advised to monitor real-time updates and review their airline’s rebooking policies.
With more than 2,375 disrupted flights recorded across twelve major airports, travelers across Germany, Switzerland, England, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy and Scotland experienced a day marked by extensive schedule disruptions.


Source: Different airports and FlightAware