Flights Cancelled Over Europe As 239 Cancellations And 3,585 Delays Affected Ibiza and 20 Major Airports

Flight disruptions across Europe resulted in 3,585 delays and 239 cancellations, affecting Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, and more. easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Rossiya Airlines recorded notable delays and cancellations. Major affected airports included Barcelona-El Prat, Palma de Mallorca, Madrid-Barajas, Ibiza, Málaga-Costa del Sol, Manchester, Heathrow, Gatwick, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Lisbon, Pulkovo in St. Petersburg, Sheremetyevo in Moscow, Charles de Gaulle in Paris, Reykjavik, and Schiphol in Amsterdam. Heavy rainfall in Ibiza and Formentera prompted flight cancellations and diversions, with AEMET issuing a red-level rainfall warning and forecasting up to 90 litres per square metre in one hour.

European Airports Recording the Highest Flight Disruptions

Ibiza, Spain

Ibiza recorded 90 delays and 17 cancellations. Heavy rainfall affected operations from early in the morning, with flights cancelled and diverted. AEMET issued a red-level warning that remained in effect until 14:00, while emergency services advised people to avoid travel and part of the airport highway was closed. The delay rate stood at 34% for departures and 29% for arrivals, while the cancellation rate was 7% for departures and 5% for arrivals.

Barcelona-El Prat, Spain

Barcelona-El Prat recorded 504 delays and 18 cancellations, making it the airport with the highest number of delays. The disruptions affected flight schedules for passengers travelling through Spain. The delay rate stood at 45% for departures and 38% for arrivals.

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Palma de Mallorca registered 321 delays and 21 cancellations. Its cancellation total was the highest among the airports, adding to travel interruptions across Spain’s airport network. The delay rate reached 29% for departures and 38% for arrivals.

Schiphol, Netherlands

Schiphol recorded 296 delays and 16 cancellations. The airport also reported 23 delays involving flights within, into, or out of the United States. The delay rate was 22% for departures and 15% for arrivals.

Charles de Gaulle, France

Charles de Gaulle in Paris reported 227 delays and 15 cancellations. The airport recorded nine delays involving flights within, into, or out of the United States. The delay rate stood at 17% for departures and 15% for arrivals.

Munich, Germany

Munich recorded 192 delays and five cancellations. Five delays involved flights within, into, or out of the United States. The delay rate was 20% for departures and 17% for arrivals.

Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt registered 189 delays and four cancellations. Of its delays, 18 involved flights within, into, or out of the United States. The delay rate stood at 14% for departures and 13% for arrivals.

Madrid-Barajas, Spain

Madrid-Barajas recorded 189 delays and six cancellations. The figures added to the travel interruptions affecting Spanish airports alongside the weather-related difficulties in Ibiza. The delay rate was 15% for departures and 12% for arrivals.

Gatwick, United Kingdom

Gatwick reported 176 delays and nine cancellations. Two delays involved flights within, into, or out of the United States. The delay rate reached 21% for both departures and arrivals.

Airlines Facing the Highest Numbers of Delays and Cancellations

easyJet

easyJet recorded 541 delays and 37 cancellations, the highest totals in the airline figures. Its reported delay rate was 27%, while its cancellation rate stood at 1%.

Vueling Airlines

Vueling Airlines reported 337 delays and 25 cancellations. Its delay rate of 48% was the highest among the airlines, while its cancellation rate was 3%.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines recorded 224 delays and 11 cancellations. Its reported delay rate was 13%.

Rossiya Airlines

Rossiya Airlines reported 79 delays and 12 cancellations. Its delay rate stood at 33%, and its cancellation rate was 5%.

Air Iceland Connect

Air Iceland Connect recorded two delays and 18 cancellations. Its reported cancellation rate was 78%, while its delay rate was 8%.

Air France

Air France registered 135 delays and six cancellations. Its reported delay rate was 20%.

KLM

KLM recorded 130 delays and five cancellations. Its reported delay rate was 17%.

Aeroflot

Aeroflot reported 126 delays and four cancellations. Its delay rate was 42%.

Steps Passengers Should Take When Flights Are Cancelled

• Check the airline’s official website or app for the latest flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Contact the airline or travel agent to ask about rebooking options and alternative flights.
• Check eligibility for a refund or alternative travel arrangements under the applicable booking terms and passenger rights.
• Keep boarding passes, booking confirmations, cancellation notices, and receipts for additional expenses.
• Allow extra travel time if weather conditions affect airport access roads or local transport.
• Follow official weather alerts and emergency instructions, particularly in areas under a red-level warning.
• Confirm the departure time and gate before travelling to the airport, as schedules may change.
• Contact the travel insurer to check whether the policy covers eligible expenses arising from cancellations, diversions, or weather-related interruptions.

Flight disruptions were also reported across Europe yesterday. Read our previous coverage here.

The figures in this report were gathered and reviewed using real-time records dated October 18, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET (4:00 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. Minor variations may occur when comparing these figures with subsequent updates from airports or airlines.

Passengers are advised to verify their flight status, monitor schedule changes, and check the latest operational announcements from their airlines before travelling.

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