Flights Cancelled Over Europe As Italy, France, Austria, UK, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, And More Cancel 132 And Delay 2,348 Flights, Disrupting ITA Airways, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Austrian, And Others In London, Rome, Vienna, Paris, Brussels, And More

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June 25, 2026 11:04 PM

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Flight cancellations soared over in Europe, as 132 cancellations and 2,348 delays across Italy, Austria, France, UK, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Netherlands, and Russia, disrupting Paris Charles de Gaulle, Rome Fiumicino, Madrid-Barajas, Amsterdam Schiphol, Zurich Airport, Barcelona-El Prat, London Heathrow, Brussels Airport, Paris Orly, Vienna International, Stockholm Arlanda, Pulkovo Airport, and Venice Marco Polo.
The biggest airline disruptions were recorded by Air France, Austrian Airlines, KLM, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, ITA Airways, Transavia France, Iberia, and Swiss. Other well-known carriers including Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, United, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, and WestJet also experienced delays or cancellations. The most affected airports included

• Paris Charles de Gaulle reported the highest number of delays with 300 flights.
• Madrid-Barajas followed with 285 delays.
• Rome Fiumicino reported 214 delayed flights.
• London Heathrow experienced 183 delays and the highest number of cancellations at 33.
• Air France recorded the highest airline delay total with 154 delayed flights.
• British Airways recorded the most cancellations among airlines with 30 cancelled flights.

Most Impacted European Airports

London Heathrow, UK

London Heathrow recorded 183 delays and 33 cancellations, making it the airport with the highest number of cancelled flights. British Airways accounted for most disruptions at the airport, while Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus, Iberia and Scandinavian Airlines Ireland also reported operational impacts.

Paris Charles de Gaulle, France

Charles de Gaulle recorded the highest delay total among all airports with 300 delayed flights and eight cancellations. Air France accounted for more than half of the delays, while easyJet, HOP!, British Airways and KLM also experienced disruptions.

Zurich Airport, Switzerland

Zurich Airport reported 269 delayed flights and six cancellations. Swiss led the disruption figures, followed by Helvetic, Edelweiss Air AG, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines and Eurowings.

Vienna International Airport, Austria

Vienna handled 120 delays and seven cancellations. Austrian Airlines recorded the largest share of disruptions, while Air Baltic, Lauda Europe, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines and Condor also experienced delays.

Pulkovo Airport, Russia

Pulkovo Airport registered 39 delays and nine cancellations. Rossiya Airlines recorded the majority of disruptions, with Nordwind Airlines, Smartavia and several regional carriers also affected.

Brussels Airport, Belgium

Brussels Airport reported 160 delayed flights and five cancellations. Air Baltic, Vueling Airlines, Austrian Airlines, SAS and TUI Fly were among the airlines experiencing disruptions.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Sweden

Stockholm Arlanda recorded 70 delays and 15 cancellations. Scandinavian Airlines Ireland and SAS accounted for most cancellations, while Norwegian Air Sweden, Lufthansa and Ryanair also reported delayed operations.

Madrid-Barajas Airport, Spain

Madrid-Barajas handled 285 delayed flights and 11 cancellations. Iberia led the disruption totals, followed by Ryanair, Air Europa, Air Europa Express, Air Nostrum and Iberia Express.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Netherlands

Amsterdam Schiphol reported 281 delays and 23 cancellations. KLM experienced the largest number of disruptions, while Transavia Airlines, easyJet, BA CityFlyer and Air Baltic also reported delays.

Rome Fiumicino Airport, Italy

Rome Fiumicino registered 214 delayed flights and two cancellations. ITA Airways recorded the highest number of delays, followed by Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, easyJet and Aeroitalia.

Venice Marco Polo Airport, Italy

Venice Marco Polo recorded 56 delays and four cancellations. Ryanair, ITA Airways, Air Dolomiti, easyJet, Helvetic, Air France, Swiss and KLM were among the affected airlines.

Paris Orly Airport, France

Paris Orly handled 151 delayed flights and three cancellations. Transavia France accounted for the majority of delays, while easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Air Corsica, Corsair International and Iberia also experienced disruptions.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Spain

Barcelona reported 220 delayed flights and six cancellations. Vueling Airlines recorded the highest delay total, followed by Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air, while British Airways, SAS and Scandinavian Airlines Ireland registered cancellations.

Airlines Most Affected by Europe Flight Cancellations And Delays

Air France

Air France recorded 154 delayed flights and four cancellations, making it the most delayed airline across the airports reviewed.

KLM

KLM reported 141 delays and 27 cancellations, with Amsterdam Schiphol accounting for the largest share of disruptions.

British Airways

British Airways recorded 125 delays and 30 cancellations, the highest cancellation total among all airlines, driven largely by operations at London Heathrow.

easyJet

easyJet experienced 112 delays and three cancellations across France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.

Austrian Airlines

Austrian Airlines recorded 56 delayed flights and 8 cancellations, making it one of the most affected carriers in Europe today. Most of the disruption occurred at Vienna, where the airline reported 46 delays and six cancellations, while additional delays were recorded at Zurich Airport and Brussels Airport.

Vueling Airlines

Vueling Airlines reported 92 delays across Barcelona, Paris Orly and Brussels without cancellations.

ITA Airways

ITA Airways accumulated 91 delays, primarily at Rome Fiumicino.

Transavia France

Transavia France also recorded 91 delayed flights, with most occurring at Paris Orly.

Iberia

Iberia reported 77 delays and eight cancellations, largely linked to Madrid-Barajas operations.

Swiss

Swiss recorded 77 delays and six cancellations, with most disruptions occurring at Zurich Airport.

What Should Passengers Facing Flight Cancellations Do?

London Heathrow passengers should note that the train station serving Terminals 2 and 3 is temporarily closed because of operational constraints. Travelers are advised to travel to Terminals 4 or 5 by rail before connecting to Terminals 2 and 3 using the Piccadilly line or inter-terminal bus services.

For passengers travelling through other affected airports:

• Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Monitor airline notifications for schedule changes or rebooking options.
• Arrive early to allow extra time for queues and operational delays.
• Keep travel documents and essential items easily accessible.
• Contact your airline directly if your flight is cancelled.
• Review your airline’s compensation and rebooking policies where applicable.

Why Are Flights Being Cancelled In Europe?

Flight cancellations and delays across Europe can occur for several reasons, including operational challenges, aircraft rotations, crew availability, airport capacity constraints, air traffic management restrictions, adverse weather, technical inspections, and network-wide congestion. These factors often combine to create ripple effects across multiple airports and airlines throughout the day.

Overview of Europe Flight Cancellations

Today’s disruption affected airports across the UK, France, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, and Russia. Airports in Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid and London experienced some of the heaviest operational pressure, while Zurich, Rome, Barcelona, Brussels, Stockholm, Vienna, Venice and Pulkovo also recorded notable disruption levels.

Among airlines, Air France, KLM, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, ITA Airways, Transavia France, Iberia, Swiss and Vueling Airlines accounted for the largest share of delayed flights. British Airways recorded the highest number of cancellations, while KLM, Scandinavian Airlines Ireland, Rossiya Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Iberia also registered significant cancellation totals. Although carriers such as Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines, United, Aer Lingus and Air Canada were less affected, they also experienced operational disruptions as flight schedules across Europe remained under pressure today.