Major European airports were hit with a high number of flight disruptions, including London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle

04:41, Sat, Jun 13, 2026 Updated: 04:52, Sat, Jun 13, 2026

A passenger sits on her suitcase in an empty section of the check-in area at London Heathrow Airport in west London on March 1,

A passenger sits on her suitcase in an empty section of the check-in area at London Heathrow Airport (file image) (Image: JUSTIN TALLIS, AFP via Getty Images)

Passengers were left stranded across Europe as flight disruptions were recorded at major travel hubs across the continent.

Prominent airports, including London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle, recorded a combined 1,225 flight delays and 73 cancellations.

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Both domestic and international travellers were affected by the disruptions after airports experienced heightened passenger volumes heading into the summer season, alongside operational constraints and airline scheduling pressures.

Carriers including EasyJet, Ryanair and British Airways reported minor delays, but the sheer volume of flights created significant bottlenecks, according to Travel and Tour World.

Travelers are held at Heathrow's Terminal 3 where train platforms remain closed due to an earlier

Travellers are held at Heathrow's Terminal 3 (file image) (Image: Getty Images)

The following airports faced a high number of flight disruptions:

Amsterdam Schiphol - 25 cancellations and 277 delays

Travellers are advised to arrive early, keep a close eye on airline notifications and brace themselves for longer waiting times.

London Heathrow - 11 cancellations and 386 delays

Passengers have been urged to confirm their flight status and anticipate lengthier security and boarding queues.

Man with backpack standing in airport terminal. Rear view of passenger while looking at departures and arrivals information boar

Passenger looks at departures and arrivals information board (stock image) (Image: Jaromir via Getty Images)

Paris Charles de Gaulle - 13 cancellations and 292 delays

Travellers are warned to expect increased transit times and to consider rebooking or refund options should their scheduled flight be disrupted.

Copenhagen - 12 cancellations and 173 delays

Travellers are being advised to arrive early for security clearance and to remain flexible with their travel arrangements owing to summer congestion.

Oslo Gardermoen - 12 cancellations and 97 delays

Travellers are being urged to anticipate potential timetable alterations on both domestic and international services.

The domino effect of just one delayed or cancelled flight can cascade across numerous routes, due to the highly interconnected nature of the aviation network.