Flights Cancelled Across Europe As Amsterdam, London, and 11 More Airports Record 84 Cancellations and 1,860 Delays

Flight disruptions across Europe caused 1,860 delays and 84 cancelled flights, affecting passengers travelling through the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Italy and more countries. Amsterdam, Rome, Frankfurt, London and Munich were among the cities experiencing flight schedule changes.
Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam recorded 480 delays and 21 cancellations. Fiumicino Airport in Rome followed with 254 delays and five cancellations, while Frankfurt Airport recorded 225 delays and six cancellations. Heathrow Airport in London reported 205 delays and five cancellations.

Airports Experiencing the Highest Flight Disruptions

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport recorded 480 delays and 21 cancellations, the highest at any European airport. The airport recorded a 15% departure delay rate and a 14% arrival delay rate.

Fiumicino Airport, Rome

Fiumicino Airport reported 254 delays and five cancellations. The airport recorded a 30% departure delay rate and a 22% arrival delay rate. Travellers passing through Rome may need to account for changes to departure times and connections as airlines adjust their operations.

Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport recorded 225 delays and six cancellations. Its arrival delay rate was 15%. As an important European air travel hub, schedule changes at Frankfurt can affect passengers connecting to other destinations.

Heathrow Airport, London

Heathrow Airport registered 205 delays and five cancellations. Its arrival delay rate was 17%. Passengers travelling through London should monitor airline notifications for revised departure times and changes to their itineraries.

Munich Airport, Munich

Munich Airport recorded 115 delays and four cancellations. Travellers using the airport may experience longer waits or changes to connecting flight arrangements.

Sheremetyevo Airport, Moscow

Sheremetyevo Airport reported 103 delays and six cancellations. The airport recorded a 21% departure delay rate and a 25% arrival delay rate. Passengers departing from or arriving in Moscow should confirm their flight status with their airline before heading to the airport.

Gatwick Airport, London

Gatwick Airport recorded 128 delays and nine cancellations. The cancellations, alongside delayed services, may require some passengers to review their travel plans and available alternatives.

Other European Airports Reporting Flight Changes

Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg recorded 72 delays and eight cancellations, while Vnukovo Airport in Moscow reported 71 delays and three cancellations. Vantaa Airport in Helsinki registered 67 delays and seven cancellations. Capodichino Airport in Naples recorded 65 delays and two cancellations, while Geneva Airport reported 45 delays and four cancellations. EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg, serving the Mulhouse area, recorded 35 delays and four cancellations.

Airlines Recording the Highest Numbers of Delays and Cancellations

KLM

KLM recorded 292 delays and 17 cancellations, the highest cancellation count among the airlines experiencing disruptions across Europe. Passengers booked on KLM services should check for schedule updates and confirm their connecting arrangements.

easyJet

easyJet reported 390 delays and 13 cancellations, the highest delay total among the airlines. Travellers should monitor notifications and check whether their departure times or onward connections have changed.

Rossiya Airlines

Rossiya Airlines recorded 30 delays and eight cancellations. Passengers travelling on its services should contact the airline for current flight information and available alternatives where required.

Finnair

Finnair reported 54 delays and seven cancellations. Travellers should review their flight status before departure and check whether schedule changes affect onward travel.

ITA Airways

ITA Airways recorded 96 delays and four cancellations. Passengers booked with the airline should keep track of updates and confirm their travel arrangements if their flights are affected.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa registered 140 delays and two cancellations. Travellers should check departure information regularly, particularly when connecting through major European hubs.

British Airways

British Airways recorded 127 delays and two cancellations. Passengers should review airline notifications and allow time for any changes to check-in or boarding arrangements.

SAS

SAS reported 49 delays and two cancellations. Passengers should monitor their booking details and check connecting flights if their original schedule changes.

Steps Passengers Can Take When Flights Change

• Check the airline’s official website or mobile application for flight updates.
• Confirm departure times before leaving for the airport.
• If a flight is cancelled, contact the airline to ask about rebooking or a refund.
• Review connecting flights and contact the relevant airline if a missed connection becomes likely.
• Keep booking confirmations, receipts and notifications related to the disruption.
• Check the passenger rights applicable to the route and circumstances of the cancellation.
• Follow airport announcements and instructions from airline staff.

Reasons Behind Flight Cancellations Across Europe

Flight cancellations and delays across Europe can occur for several operational reasons. Weather conditions, air traffic control restrictions, staffing availability, aircraft maintenance, crew scheduling and airport capacity can all influence flight schedules.

Airlines may also adjust operations when aircraft arrive late from earlier journeys or when connecting services require changes. These factors can affect departure and arrival times at major hubs, with consequences for passengers travelling onward to other destinations.

Travellers are advised to follow official airline communications and check their bookings regularly while flight schedules remain subject to change.

Flight cancellations were also recorded across Europe yesterday. Read our previous report here.

The figures presented in this report were compiled and reviewed using real-time records dated October 22, 2026, at 12:15 pm ET (4:15 pm GMT).

Primary source: FlightAware.

Verification Process: The editorial team reviewed and cross-checked the figures for accuracy. Timestamped records, flight-tracking logs, and data-feed snapshots have been preserved for reference and editorial transparency.

Note: Flight-tracking figures can change as airspace conditions and airline operations evolve. Small variations may occur when these figures are compared with subsequent updates from airports or airlines.

Passengers are encouraged to verify their flight status, watch for schedule changes, and consult the latest operational updates issued by their airlines before travelling.

Verified by Rana Pratap