Published on
January 29, 2026
Thousands of travelers stranded in Europe today as Spain, Finland, France, Netherlands, Germany, Turkey and England faced 1,343 flight delays and 79 cancellations. Madrid–Barajas (14 cancellations, 323 delays), Amsterdam Schiphol (25 cancellations, 258 delays), Istanbul Airport (4 cancellations, 182 delays), Paris Charles de Gaulle (5 cancellations, 157 delays), and London Heathrow (7 cancellations, 104 delays) accounted for the bulk of disruption. Additional pressure points were recorded at Helsinki-Vantaa (8 cancellations, 99 delays), Frankfurt International (3 cancellations, 99 delays), Munich International (3 cancellations, 62 delays), Paris Orly (6 cancellations, 51 delays), and Bordeaux-Mérignac (4 cancellations, 8 delays).
The most affected airlines by volume were Iberia (13 cancellations, 108 delays), KLM (15 cancellations, 145 delays), Air France (11 cancellations, 90 delays), Turkish Airlines (0 cancellations, 146 delays), Finnair (7 cancellations, 84 delays), Lufthansa Group airlines (4 cancellations, 80+ delays), and British Airways (3 cancellations, 62 delays). Other widely used carriers such as United Airlines, American Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, TAP Air Portugal, Delta Air Lines, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates also reported delays and limited cancellations across multiple hubs.
Disruptions were spread across Spain, the Netherlands, France, England, Germany, Finland, Turkey, and surrounding regions, highlighting operational strain at major hubs in Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe, and Northern Europe.
- Updated today: European airports recorded 1,343 delays and 79 cancellations across 10 key hubs.
- Amsterdam Schiphol and Madrid-Barajas together accounted for 581 total disruptions.
- KLM, Iberia, Air France, Turkish Airlines, and Finnair were the most affected airlines by volume.
- Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom experienced repeated disruption across multiple airports.
Most Affected European AirportsMadrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
Madrid was the most delayed airport today, with 323 delays and 14 cancellations. Iberia was responsible for the majority of cancellations and over one-third of all delayed flights, affecting both domestic and international operations across Spain.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Schiphol recorded 258 delays and 25 cancellations, the highest cancellation count among all airports. KLM dominated disruption figures, consistent with its hub-carrier role in the Netherlands.
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul reported 182 delays and 4 cancellations, with Turkish Airlines accounting for the overwhelming share of delays. The airport remained operational but experienced sustained congestion throughout the day.
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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
At CDG, 157 delays and 5 cancellations were logged, with Air France responsible for all cancellations and more than half of total delays, impacting France’s largest international gateway.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Heathrow saw 104 delays and 7 cancellations, primarily affecting British Airways, along with smaller impacts across U.S. and European carriers, reflecting congestion at the United Kingdom’s busiest hub.
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Airlines Most Affected by Europe Flight Cancellations and DelaysIberia
Iberia reported 13 cancellations and 108 delays, with the majority concentrated at Madrid–Barajas and additional disruption at Paris Orly and Munich.
KLM
KLM recorded 15 cancellations and 145 delays, making it one of the most disrupted airlines overall, particularly at Amsterdam Schiphol, with spillover effects across Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.
Air France
Air France logged 11 cancellations and 90 delays, affecting operations at Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly, Bordeaux, and several international connections across France.
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines faced 146 delays and no cancellations, almost entirely centered at Istanbul Airport, highlighting schedule pressure rather than outright flight removals.
Finnair
Finnair experienced 7 cancellations and 84 delays, concentrated at Helsinki-Vantaa, significantly impacting Northern European connectivity.
Lufthansa Group
Lufthansa and its subsidiaries accounted for multiple cancellations and more than 80 delays across Frankfurt and Munich, reinforcing Germany’s exposure to hub-centric congestion.
What Can Passengers Affected By Flight Cancellations Do?
- Check airline apps and airport websites for real-time status updates
- Rebook flights early through airline self-service tools where available
- Retain boarding passes and receipts for potential compensation claims
- Monitor alternative airports or nearby hubs for rerouting options
- Contact airline customer service directly for accommodation or meal entitlements
Overview of Europe Flight Cancellations
Flight cancellations today were concentrated among major network carriers including KLM, Iberia, Air France, Finnair, Lufthansa, British Airways, and select regional operators. The most affected cities and airports included Madrid (MAD), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG and ORY), London (LHR), Helsinki (HEL), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Istanbul (IST), and Bordeaux (BOD).
Disruption patterns repeated across Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, England, Finland, and Turkey, with hub-based airlines bearing the highest operational strain. While some airports experienced limited cancellations, sustained delays across multiple countries underscored continued pressure on European air traffic networks today, particularly at high-density international hubs.
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Source: Different airports and FlightAware
