Three flights to Amsterdam and one flight to Paris, among others, were delayed on Wednesday as Europe deals with intense snowfall and fierce cold weather.
A spokesperson for the Malta International Airport confirmed that KM478 to Paris and KM394 to Amsterdam were delayed due to weather conditions.
Three flights from Amsterdam – airBaltic, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and KM Malta – due to arrive in Malta earlier today at 2.40 pm, were all delayed. They are now due to leave Amsterdam at 6.23 pm.
KM issued a statement for passengers for KM 394 (Malta to Amsterdam) and KM 395 (Amsterdam to Malta), warning that the delays were linked to adverse weather conditions in Amsterdam.
“Please continue to monitor airport information screens for updates on revised departure times,” the statement read.
According to a statement issued by Schiphol Airport, more than 700 flights were cancelled on Wednesday due to the heavy winds and more cancellations are expected.
Paris Airport also issued a statement on X, warning passengers to expect flight delays and cancellations at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly due to the snow forecast.
Paris Airport warning on expected flight delays due to snow forecast. Photo: XAccording to reports, more than 100 flights were cancelled on Wednesday at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport and 40 more at the French capital’s other main hub, Orly.
One flight from Tunis, which was due to arrive in Malta at 12.30pm was cancelled. All planned flights to and from Vienna have also been delayed and flights to Rome-Fiumicino have also been delayed.
No official reason has been given for the delays to these flights.
A KM Malta flight to Rome-Fiumicino for 6.35 pm has been delayed with no further updates on when it will depart Malta.
Flights departing from Vienna have been delayed due to intense weather conditions. Photo: Malta International Airport