Urgent Travel Alert: Storm Eowyn Wreaks Havoc Across UK and Ireland Airports, Over Twenty Percent of Flights Canceled

Published on January 25, 2025

Storm Eowyn causes major disruptions across UK and Ireland airports, with over 20% of flights canceled, impacting thousands of passengers.

Storm Eowyn wreaked havoc on air travel across the UK and Ireland, leading to the cancellation of more than 1,100 flights on Friday—nearly 20% of all scheduled flights. Major airports, including Dublin, Edinburgh, Heathrow, and Glasgow, were hit hardest, stranding about 50,000 passengers.

Dublin Airport saw some improvement in conditions by Friday evening, but the ripple effects are set to continue into the weekend. Passengers are advised to stay in touch with airlines for the latest updates.

Aviation Impact Breakdown:

• Dublin Airport: 230 flight cancellations (120 departures, 110 arrivals)
• Edinburgh Airport: 165 cancellations (85 departures, 80 arrivals); further disruptions are expected
• Heathrow & Glasgow Airports: Significant cancellations, with additional disruptions affecting Aberdeen, Belfast, Newcastle, and Liverpool airports.

Other Transport Disruptions:

• ScotRail suspended all services on Friday, with limited operations expected on Saturday.
• Ferry services across Scotland and Northern Ireland were canceled.
• Severe road closures hindered travel in Northern England, Scotland, and Wales.
• The storm’s fierce winds, reaching 185 km/h, left over a million homes without power, and some areas may face prolonged outages as energy restoration efforts continue.