Flights Cancelled Around Europe As Amsterdam, Paris, And 12 Major Airports Record 1,410 Delays And 145 Cancellations, Impacting Key Airlines
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Over 1,400 flight delays and 145 cancellations hit Europe today, disrupting travel across London, Rome, Amsterdam, Athens, Paris and other major cities.

Flight cancellations continued to rise across Europe today, with 1,410 delays and 145 cancellations across Italy, Spain, Greece, Germany, France, the UK, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Some of the largest disruption totals came from Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino in Rome, Amsterdam Schiphol, Athens, Charles de Gaulle/Roissy in Paris, Barcelona, and London Heathrow.
Among airlines, easyJet, ITA Airways, Ryanair, KLM, Aegean Airlines, and Air France recorded some of the highest delay totals. Ryanair recorded the most cancellations, driven largely by its activity at Catania-Fontanarossa in Catania.
At Catania-Fontanarossa, flight operations were suspended because volcanic ash from nearby Mount Etna affected the airport. The INGV Etneo Observatory also issued a red aviation alert on Monday following continuing volcanic activity.

Key Developments Affecting Travelers

  • 1,410 delays were recorded across several major European airports.
  • 145 cancellations were recorded across those airports.
  • Catania-Fontanarossa in Catania recorded the highest cancellation total with 84.
  • Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino recorded 186 delays, the highest delay figure among the airports.
  • Ryanair recorded 56 cancellations across the airports.
  • easyJet recorded the highest combined delay total at 140 delays.
  • Mount Etna activity led to the suspension of arrivals and departures at Catania-Fontanarossa in Catania.

The European Airports Seeing the Largest Schedule Changes

Amsterdam Schiphol, Amsterdam

Amsterdam Schiphol recorded 172 delays and 9 cancellations. KLM accounted for 65 delays and all 9 cancellations. For destination flights, Amsterdam Schiphol recorded a 10% delay rate.

Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino, Rome

Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino in Rome recorded 186 delays and 14 cancellations. ITA Airways accounted for 85 delays and seven cancellations, while Ryanair recorded 14 delays and six cancellations. For origin flights, Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino recorded a 20% delay rate, while destination flights recorded a 1% cancellation rate and 15% delay rate.

Athens, Athens

Athens recorded 158 delays and two cancellations. Aegean Airlines accounted for 57 delays and both cancellations, while Sky Express recorded 30 delays. For destination flights, Athens recorded a 16% delay rate.

Charles de Gaulle/Roissy, Paris

Charles de Gaulle/Roissy in Paris recorded 134 delays and three cancellations. Air France accounted for 56 delays, while easyJet recorded 14 delays. KLM recorded two cancellations and American Airlines one. For destination flights, Charles de Gaulle/Roissy recorded a 13% delay rate.

Barcelona, Barcelona

Barcelona recorded 128 delays and one cancellation. Vueling Airlines recorded 42 delays, while Ryanair had 22. American Airlines accounted for the airport’s single cancellation. For destination flights, Barcelona recorded a 13% delay rate.

London Heathrow, London

London Heathrow recorded 114 delays and seven cancellations. British Airways accounted for 52 delays and three cancellations, while American Airlines recorded two cancellations and KLM recorded two. For destination flights, London Heathrow recorded a 9% delay rate.

Catania-Fontanarossa, Catania

Catania-Fontanarossa in Catania recorded 23 delays and 84 cancellations as volcanic ash from Mount Etna disrupted flight operations. Ryanair accounted for 43 cancellations, while easyJet recorded nine and ITA Airways seven. The airport suspension was linked to ongoing volcanic activity and the resulting aviation alert.

Malpensa, Milan

Malpensa in Milan recorded 115 delays and four cancellations. easyJet accounted for 42 delays and two cancellations, while Ryanair recorded 14 delays and two cancellations. For destination flights, Malpensa recorded a 16% delay rate.

The Airlines Recording the Highest Delay and Cancellation Totals

easyJet

easyJet recorded 140 delays and 15 cancellations across the airports. Its largest delay figures came from London Gatwick, with 48, and Malpensa in Milan, with 42. It also recorded cancellations at Catania-Fontanarossa in Catania, Naples, Malpensa in Milan, and London Gatwick.

ITA Airways

ITA Airways recorded 97 delays and 14 cancellations. Its largest contribution came from Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino in Rome, where it recorded 85 delays and seven cancellations. It also recorded activity at Naples and Catania-Fontanarossa in Catania.

Ryanair

Ryanair recorded 88 delays and 56 cancellations, giving it the highest cancellation total among the airlines. Its cancellation figure was heavily influenced by Catania-Fontanarossa in Catania, where 43 cancellations were recorded.

KLM

KLM recorded 68 delays and 15 cancellations. Its largest figure came from Amsterdam Schiphol, where it recorded 65 delays and nine cancellations. It also recorded activity at Hamburg, Charles de Gaulle/Roissy in Paris, and London Heathrow.

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines recorded 67 delays and four cancellations. Athens accounted for 57 of its delays and two cancellations, while additional activity was recorded at Malpensa in Milan, Marco Polo in Venice, and Catania-Fontanarossa in Catania.

Air France

Air France recorded 59 delays. Most came from Charles de Gaulle/Roissy in Paris, where it recorded 56 delays, with three additional delays at Barcelona.

Practical Steps for Passengers Facing Cancellations

  • Check the airline’s latest flight status before leaving for the airport.
  • Contact the airline promptly to ask about rebooking options.
  • Confirm whether the new itinerary includes a different departure time or airport.
  • Keep receipts for reasonable travel expenses that may be relevant to the airline’s applicable policies.
  • Recheck the status of connecting flights after any schedule change.
  • Follow airport and airline notifications for operational updates.

What Is Driving Flight Cancellations Across Europe?

Flight cancellations across Europe can result from a combination of operational factors, including aircraft availability, crew scheduling, air traffic management, weather conditions, airport capacity, and changes to individual flight schedules.

At some locations, localized events can have a particularly direct effect. The situation at Catania-Fontanarossa in Catania is one example, where volcanic ash from Mount Etna led to a temporary suspension of arrivals and departures. Other airports can experience schedule changes through routine operational adjustments affecting airlines and airport movements.

A Closer Look at Europe’s Major Flight Disruptions

The day’s figures show a varied pattern across major European hubs. Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino recorded the highest delay figure among the airports at 186, followed by Amsterdam Schiphol with 172, Athens with 158, Charles de Gaulle/Roissy in Paris with 134, Barcelona with 128, and Malpensa in Milan with 115.

Among airlines, easyJet recorded 140 delays, followed by ITA Airways with 97, Ryanair with 88, KLM with 68, Aegean Airlines with 67, and Air France with 59.

The cancellation picture was different. Ryanair led with 56 cancellations, while easyJet and KLM each recorded 15, followed by ITA Airways with 14. Catania-Fontanarossa in Catania stood apart from the other locations because volcanic ash from Mount Etna accounted for a large share of its 84 cancellations.

With schedule changes affecting Amsterdam Schiphol, Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino in Rome, Athens, and Charles de Gaulle/Roissy in Paris, passengers across Europe are advised to monitor flight status closely as operating conditions continue to change.

Flight cancellations were also reported yesterday. Read our previous report here.

The data has been extensively curated by our editorial team using real-time aviation figures recorded on 15 September 2026 at 12:34 pm ET USA (4:34 pm GMT)

Primary Source: FlightAware.

Verification Protocol: All statistics have been independently reviewed and cross-checked by our human editorial desk. Timestamped records, data logs and feed snapshots are securely archived internally to support historical accuracy and editorial transparency.

Note: Real-time flight-tracking figures reflect active airspace and operational data. Minor variations may occur when compared with information displayed at individual airport terminals or airline departure gates.

Travelers are advised to check directly with their respective airlines and airports for the latest flight status, schedule changes and operational updates. 

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