Flights Cancelled Hitting Europe As France, UK, Austria, Türkiye, Netherlands, Ireland, Hungary, And More Cancel 106 And Delay 2,002 Flights, Disrupting Air France, Pegasus, easyJet, KLM, And Others In Paris, Istanbul, Dublin, Vienna, And More

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Flight cancellations swept Europe, as France, UK, Austria, Türkiye, the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Ireland, and Hungary faced significant disruption today as 2,002 flight delays and 106 cancellations were reported across Paris, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Munich, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Vienna, Budapest, Istanbul, and Funchal.

The most affected airlines were Lufthansa (161 delays, 6 cancellations), KLM (124 delays, 27 cancellations), Air France (114 delays, 5 cancellations), easyJet (255 delays, 26 cancellations), British Airways (107 delays), Ryanair (80 delays), TAP Air Portugal (71 delays), Eurowings (49 delays), City Airlines (46 delays, 4 cancellations), and Pegasus Airlines (35 delays, 8 cancellations). Other well-known carriers affected included Aer Lingus, United Airlines, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Condor, Jet2, and Transavia.
The disruptions were recorded at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France (290 delays, 7 cancellations), London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom (247 delays, 4 cancellations), Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands (229 delays, 27 cancellations), Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt, Germany (199 delays, 4 cancellations), London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom (195 delays, 10 cancellations), General Humberto Delgado Airport, Lisbon, Portugal (187 delays, 5 cancellations), Munich Airport, Munich, Germany (185 delays, 5 cancellations), Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland (116 delays, 4 cancellations), Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf, Germany (113 delays, 3 cancellations), Vienna International Airport, Vienna, Austria (77 delays, 6 cancellations), Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest, Hungary (75 delays, 2 cancellations), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye (62 delays, 14 cancellations), and Madeira International Airport, Funchal, Portugal (27 delays, 15 cancellations). Countries affected included Portugal, France, UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Hungary, and Türkiye.

• Update Today: European airports reported 2,002 delays and 106 cancellations across 13 major airports.
• Paris Charles de Gaulle recorded the highest number of delays with 290 disrupted flights.
• Amsterdam Schiphol reported the highest number of cancellations with 27 flights cancelled.
• easyJet experienced the most delays among airlines with 255 delayed flights.
• KLM recorded the highest number of cancellations among airlines with 27 cancelled flights.
• London Gatwick, Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt, Heathrow, Lisbon, and Munich all reported more than 180 delays.
• Madeira International Airport recorded 15 cancellations, one of the highest totals in the dataset.
• Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Ryanair, TAP Air Portugal, and Pegasus Airlines were among the major carriers affected.
• Disruptions impacted travelers across nine European countries.
• More than 2,100 total flight disruptions were recorded when delays and cancellations are combined.

European Airports Disrupted Today

Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport recorded the highest delay total of the day with 290 delays and seven cancellations. Air France, easyJet, HOP!, Air Algerie, and Air Baltic were among the airlines most affected.

London Gatwick Airport, London

London Gatwick reported 247 delays and four cancellations. easyJet experienced the largest operational impact, while BA Euroflyer, Jet2, Ryanair, and Emirates also faced disruptions.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam

Amsterdam Schiphol registered 229 delays and 27 cancellations. KLM was the most affected carrier, alongside easyJet, Transavia, Lufthansa, Air France, Delta Air Lines, and Etihad Airways.

Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt

Frankfurt recorded 199 delays and four cancellations. Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Condor, Discover, City Airlines, and El Al experienced disruptions.

London Heathrow Airport, London

London Heathrow reported 195 delays and 10 cancellations. British Airways was the most affected airline, while Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, United Airlines, KLM, and Etihad Airways also saw disruptions.

General Humberto Delgado Airport, Lisbon

Lisbon Airport recorded 187 delays and five cancellations. TAP Air Portugal, easyJet, Portugalia, Ryanair, Air France, and Sata Internacional were among the affected carriers.

Munich Airport, Munich

Munich Airport reported 185 delays and five cancellations. Lufthansa, City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Discover, Air Baltic, and Aegean Airlines experienced operational disruptions.

Dublin Airport, Dublin

Dublin Airport registered 116 delays and four cancellations. Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Emerald Airlines, United Airlines, BA CityFlyer, and Etihad Airways were affected.

Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf

Dusseldorf reported 113 delays and three cancellations. Eurowings, Eurowings Europe, Lufthansa, City Airlines, and Condor recorded disruptions.

Vienna International Airport, Vienna

Vienna Airport recorded 77 delays and six cancellations. Austrian Airlines, Lauda Europe, Ryanair, Eurowings, and Air Baltic were among the airlines impacted.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest

Budapest Airport reported 75 delays and two cancellations. Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Buzz, Air Baltic, and KLM experienced disruptions.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen reported 62 delays and 14 cancellations. Pegasus Airlines, AJet, Turkish Airlines, and Nile Air were the most affected carriers.

Madeira International Airport, Funchal

Madeira Airport recorded 27 delays and 15 cancellations. easyJet, Jet2, Iberia, BA Euroflyer, and Portugalia were among the airlines affected.

Airlines Most Affected by Europe Flight Cancellations And Delays

easyJet

easyJet recorded the highest number of delays among all airlines, with 255 delayed flights and 26 cancellations. The carrier experienced disruption at Lisbon, Madeira, Amsterdam, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and London Gatwick.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa accumulated 161 delays and six cancellations across Munich, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, and Budapest, making it one of the most affected full-service carriers.

KLM

KLM reported 124 delays and 27 cancellations, the highest cancellation total among airlines in the dataset. Most disruptions were concentrated at Amsterdam Schiphol.

Air France

Air France recorded 114 delays and five cancellations, primarily at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol.

British Airways

British Airways experienced 107 delays, with Heathrow accounting for the majority of the disruption.

Ryanair

Ryanair accumulated 80 delays across Dublin, Lisbon, London Gatwick, Vienna, and Budapest, reflecting widespread operational impacts.

TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal reported 71 delays at Lisbon Airport, making it one of the most affected carriers in Portugal.

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines recorded 35 delays and eight cancellations at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, representing one of the highest cancellation totals among airlines.

Eurowings

Eurowings accumulated 49 delays across Dusseldorf and Vienna, contributing to disruptions in Germany and Austria.

City Airlines

City Airlines reported 46 delays and four cancellations, primarily affecting operations at Munich, Frankfurt, and Dusseldorf.

What Should Affected Passengers Do?

• Check airline notifications and airport information channels regularly.
• Confirm flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Review airline rebooking and refund policies.
• Allow additional time for airport processing and connections.
• Keep travel documents readily accessible.
• Monitor baggage status if itineraries are changed.
• Retain receipts related to eligible travel expenses.
• Stay in contact with airlines regarding alternate flight options.
• Consider flexible travel plans where possible.
• Follow instructions provided by airline and airport staff.

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Overview of Europe Flight Cancellations

June 8, today’s disruptions across Europe affected major aviation hubs including Paris, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Munich, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Vienna, Budapest, Istanbul, and Funchal. Several of these cities appeared among the most disrupted locations multiple times due to high delay and cancellation volumes.
Among airlines, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Ryanair, TAP Air Portugal, Pegasus Airlines, Eurowings, Aer Lingus, United Airlines, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and City Airlines were among the most visible carriers impacted by operational disruptions.
Author’s Note: Data was compiled from FlightAware and may change with live updates. Travelers should monitor flight status, review airline policies, and remain flexible with travel plans.
The affected airports were located across Portugal, France, UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Hungary, and Türkiye, highlighting the broad geographic scope of today’s European flight disruption event. With 2,002 delays and 106 cancellations reported, travelers across multiple countries encountered significant operational challenges throughout the day.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware