Flights Cancelled Around Europe As France, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, And More Delay 1,692 And Cancel 95 Flights, Impacting Air France, Iberia, Air Baltic, And Others In Paris, Madrid, Zurich, And More

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July 7, 2026 10:59 PM

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Flight cancellations persisted around Europe today, with 1,692 delays and 95 cancellations reported across France, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Russia, Italy, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The heaviest operational impacts were recorded by Ryanair, Air France, KLM, Vueling Airlines, British Airways, easyJet, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Air Baltic, and Swiss. Other well-known carriers such as Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, American Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Austrian Airlines also experienced delays or cancellations. Airports in Catania, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin, London, Oslo, Zurich, Nice, Vienna, and Moscow’s Vnukovo were among those affected. Much of the disruption has been linked to the ongoing eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily, which has disrupted operations at Catania Airport, while congestion at several of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs has contributed to additional delays throughout the day.

• Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport recorded the highest number of delays with 228, closely followed by Madrid-Barajas Airport with 227.
• Catania Airport reported the highest number of cancellations (16) as Mount Etna continued erupting.
• Amsterdam Schiphol Airport recorded 216 delays and 14 cancellations, making it one of Europe’s hardest-hit hubs.
• Ryanair registered the highest combined delay total among airlines with 157 delayed flights.
• KLM recorded the highest number of cancellations among airlines with 14 cancelled flights.
• Major hubs including Dublin, London Heathrow, Barcelona, Zurich, Vienna, Nice, and Oslo also experienced significant operational disruptions.
• Popular carriers including British Airways, easyJet, Air France, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines all reported delays or cancellations.

Most Affected European Airports

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport experienced 228 delays and 10 cancellations, making it the busiest disrupted airport by delays. Air France accounted for the majority of delayed flights.

Madrid-Barajas Airport

Madrid-Barajas Airport recorded 227 delays and 4 cancellations, with Iberia, Air Europa Express and Ryanair contributing significantly to the delays.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport reported 216 delays and 14 cancellations. KLM handled the largest share of disrupted flights, while Transavia Airlines, Delta Air Lines and easyJet also recorded delays.

Barcelona Airport

Barcelona Airport saw 188 delays and 2 cancellations, with Vueling Airlines operating the highest number of delayed services, followed by Ryanair and easyJet.

Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport registered 170 delays and 6 cancellations. Ryanair and Aer Lingus accounted for a substantial portion of the disrupted operations.

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport recorded 145 delays and 8 cancellations. British Airways experienced the largest number of delays, while SAS, United Airlines and Air Canada also reported cancellations.

Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport experienced 132 delays and 3 cancellations. Swiss recorded the highest number of delays, followed by Air Baltic and Helvetic.

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport reported 92 delays and 4 cancellations, with easyJet responsible for the largest share of delayed services.

Vienna International Airport

Vienna International Airport recorded 87 delays and 9 cancellations, with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Lauda Europe and Ryanair among the affected carriers.

Oslo Gardermoen Airport

Oslo Gardermoen Airport experienced 84 delays and 15 cancellations. SAS and Norwegian Air Shuttle accounted for most of the disruptions.

Airlines Most Affected by Europe Flight Cancellations and Delays

Ryanair

Ryanair recorded 157 delayed flights and 8 cancellations, making it the airline with the highest overall delay total across the affected airports.

Air France

Air France reported 132 delays and 10 cancellations, with the majority of disruptions centered at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

KLM

KLM registered 93 delays and 14 cancellations, the highest cancellation total among all airlines included.

Vueling Airlines

Vueling Airlines experienced 92 delayed flights, with most disruptions occurring at Barcelona Airport.

British Airways

British Airways recorded 77 delays, primarily at London Heathrow, while also reporting disruptions at Dublin and Nice.

easyJet

easyJet reported 70 delays and 3 cancellations across airports including Nice, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Catania.

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus experienced 64 delays and 2 cancellations, with Dublin Airport accounting for the majority of its disrupted operations.

Iberia

Iberia recorded 53 delayed flights and 1 cancellation, mainly affecting Madrid and Barcelona services.

Air Baltic

Air Baltic reported 39 delays and 6 cancellations, with disruptions spread across Zurich, Vienna, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Catania.

Swiss

Swiss experienced 37 delayed flights, most of them operating through Zurich Airport.

What Should Passengers Facing Flight Cancellations Do?

• Check your airline’s latest flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Monitor email, SMS and airline app notifications for schedule changes.
• Contact your airline promptly to explore rebooking options if your flight is cancelled.
• Keep boarding passes, receipts and travel documents in case reimbursement or compensation becomes available under applicable regulations.
• Allow extra time at the airport as delays may affect security screening, baggage handling and boarding.
• Review your travel insurance policy to understand available coverage for disruptions.

Why Are Flights Being Cancelled Across Europe?

The largest disruption has been centered on Catania Airport in Sicily, where flight operations remain heavily affected as Mount Etna continues volcanic activity. The eruption began on Sunday, sending volcanic ash high into the atmosphere and prompting operational restrictions for aircraft serving the airport. As a result, authorities suspended flights at Catania until 2 p.m. on Tuesday while conditions were assessed. Beyond Sicily, Europe’s busiest hubs have also experienced operational congestion, leading to additional delays and a smaller number of cancellations throughout the day.

Overview of Europe Flight Cancellations

Flight disruptions across Europe today, July 7, impacted some of it’s busiest aviation gateways, including Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Madrid-Barajas Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Barcelona Airport, Dublin Airport, London Heathrow Airport, Zurich Airport, Vienna International Airport, Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, Oslo Gardermoen Airport, Vnukovo Airport, and Catania Airport. The most affected airlines included Ryanair, Air France, KLM, Vueling Airlines, British Airways, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and Iberia, while carriers such as Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines also experienced operational disruption. Airports in Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, and Barcelona recorded some of the highest delay totals, while Catania and Oslo saw the highest cancellation counts. Author’s Note: Flight data has been compiled manually from FlightAware and is subject to live updates. Travelers should check their airline for the latest flight status and rebooking options before departure. With Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, and Dublin handling large volumes of traffic alongside ongoing disruption at Catania, travellers across Europe are advised to monitor airline updates closely before beginning their journeys.


Source: Different airports and FlightAware