Air Iceland, Icelandair, and More Airlines Cause Travel Disruptions in Iceland as Over 30 Flights Are Cancelled Affecting Routes to Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, London, Brussels, Stockholm, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, and More – New Update

Published on
March 27, 2026

Iceland’s air travel network is facing significant turbulence as numerous flights across major airports have been cancelled. Passengers flying both domestically and to European destinations are affected. A total of 34 flights have been cancelled, impacting destinations including Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, London Gatwick, Brussels, Stockholm-Arlanda, Berlin-Brandenburg, Helsinki-Vantaa, Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, Kulusuk, Isafjordur, Akureyri, and Egilsstaðir.

Keflavik Airport Faces Major European Flight Disruptions

At Keflavik airport (BIKF), Air Iceland and other carriers saw heavy cancellations on Thursday. Flights to major European hubs were grounded, affecting both early and mid-morning departures.

• Manchester (MAN / EGCC) – ICE440, B38M, Thu 08:20 AM GMT
• Edinburgh (EDI / EGPH) – ICE434, B38M, Thu 07:40 AM GMT
• Dublin Int’l (DUB / EIDW) – ICE416, B38M, Thu 07:40 AM GMT
• London Gatwick (LGW / EGKK) – ICE470, B38M, Thu 07:40 AM GMT
• Brussels (BRU / EBBR) – ICE554, B38M, Thu 07:35 AM GMT
• Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN / ESSA) – ICE306, B39M, Thu 07:35 AM GMT
• Berlin-Brandenburg (BER / EDDB) – ICE528, A21N, Thu 07:30 AM GMT
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL / EFHK) – ICE342, B39M, Thu 07:30 AM GMT
• Frankfurt Int’l (FRA / EDDF) – ICE520, A21N, Thu 07:25 AM GMT
• Munich Int’l (MUC / EDDM) – ICE532, B38M, Thu 07:20 AM GMT
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) – ICE506, B38M, Thu 07:20 AM GMT
• Kulusuk (KUS / BGKK) – FXI101 & FXI103, DH8B, Sat 09:15 AM & 02:40 PM GMT

These cancellations highlight the scale of European flight disruptions, affecting key international connections.

Reykjavik Airport Experiences Domestic Flight Delays

At Reykjavik airport (BIRK), domestic travel has been heavily affected with multiple Air Iceland cancellations over Thursday and Friday. Key disrupted routes include:

• Isafjordur (IFJ / BIIS) – FXI16 & FXI26, DH8B, Thu & Fri 08:00 AM & 04:30 PM GMT
• Akureyri (AEY / BIAR) – FXI36, FXI48, FXI30, DH8D, Thu 07:10 AM, 11:45 AM & 03:30 PM GMT
• Egilsstaðir (EGS / BIEG) – FXI60 & FXI66, DH8D, Thu 07:30 AM & 02:30 PM GMT

These cancellations have caused widespread domestic flight delays, leaving travelers needing to adjust plans.

Egilsstaðir and Isafjordur Airports See Ripple Effects

Regional airports are also impacted by cancellations at Reykjavik and Keflavik.

At Egilsstaðir Airport (BIEG), flights to Reykjavik were cancelled on Thursday:

• FXI61 (DH8B) – 09:05 AM GMT
• FXI67 (DH8D) – 04:05 PM GMT

At Isafjordur Airport (BIIS), four flights to Reykjavik were cancelled over Thursday and Friday:

• FXI17 & FXI27, DH8B – Thu & Fri 09:10 AM & 05:40 PM GMT

Summary Table of All Cancellations

AirportFlightAircraftDestinationDeparture (GMT) Keflavik (BIKF) ICE440 B38M Manchester Thu 08:20 AM Keflavik (BIKF) ICE434 B38M Edinburgh Thu 07:40 AM Keflavik (BIKF) ICE416 B38M Dublin Thu 07:40 AM Keflavik (BIKF) ICE470 B38M London Gatwick Thu 07:40 AM Keflavik (BIKF) ICE554 B38M Brussels Thu 07:35 AM Keflavik (BIKF) ICE306 B39M Stockholm-Arlanda Thu 07:35 AM Keflavik (BIKF) ICE528 A21N Berlin-Brandenburg Thu 07:30 AM Keflavik (BIKF) ICE342 B39M Helsinki-Vantaa Thu 07:30 AM Keflavik (BIKF) ICE520 A21N Frankfurt Thu 07:25 AM Keflavik (BIKF) ICE532 B38M Munich Thu 07:20 AM Keflavik (BIKF) ICE506 B38M Amsterdam Thu 07:20 AM Keflavik (BIKF) FXI101 DH8B Kulusuk Sat 09:15 AM Keflavik (BIKF) FXI103 DH8B Kulusuk Sat 02:40 PM Reykjavik (BIRK) FXI16 DH8B Isafjordur Thu 08:00 AM Reykjavik (BIRK) FXI26 DH8B Isafjordur Thu 04:30 PM Reykjavik (BIRK) FXI16 DH8B Isafjordur Fri 08:00 AM Reykjavik (BIRK) FXI26 DH8B Isafjordur Fri 04:30 PM Reykjavik (BIRK) FXI36 DH8D Akureyri Thu 11:45 AM Reykjavik (BIRK) FXI48 DH8D Akureyri Thu 03:30 PM Reykjavik (BIRK) FXI30 DH8D Akureyri Thu 07:10 AM Reykjavik (BIRK) FXI60 DH8B Egilsstaðir Thu 07:30 AM Reykjavik (BIRK) FXI66 DH8D Egilsstaðir Thu 02:30 PM Egilsstaðir (BIEG) FXI61 DH8B Reykjavik Thu 09:05 AM Egilsstaðir (BIEG) FXI67 DH8D Reykjavik Thu 04:05 PM Isafjordur (BIIS) FXI17 DH8B Reykjavik Thu 09:10 AM Isafjordur (BIIS) FXI27 DH8B Reykjavik Thu 05:40 PM Isafjordur (BIIS) FXI17 DH8B Reykjavik Fri 09:10 AM Isafjordur (BIIS) FXI27 DH8B Reykjavik Fri 05:40 PM

Total number of cancellations: 34

Impact on Passengers and Recommendations

Travelers affected by these Iceland flight cancellations are encouraged to:

• Check updated flight schedules directly with their airline
• Consider alternative travel dates or routes if possible
• Monitor airport announcements for real-time changes
• Allow extra time for connections, especially on domestic routes

Airlines and airports are working to minimize further disruptions, but passengers should be prepared for delays and rescheduling.

Summary

This week’s wave of cancellations highlights the fragility of both domestic and European operations in Iceland. From Keflavik airport handling major international flights to Reykjavik airport managing short domestic hops, Air Iceland cancellations have created a ripple effect at regional airports including Egilsstaðir and Isafjordur. The 34 flights cancelled emphasize the challenges of coordinating a complex air network in a country with dispersed geography. By staying informed and flexible, travelers can better manage the impact of these Iceland flight cancellations.