Over 60 Flights Canceled and Multiple Delays Disrupt Travel at Iceland’s Major Airports
Significant travel disruptions struck Keflavik, Reykjavik, and Akureyri airports as 61 flights were canceled and 22 delayed. The event affected thousands of travelers, with airlines including Icelandair, Air Iceland Connect, SAS, Baltic, Finnair, and Wizz among those impacted. The disruptions mark a major event across multiple Icelandic airports, causing widespread inconvenience to a large number of passengers.
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Widespread flight disruptions have impacted Iceland’s largest airports, including Keflavik, Reykjavik, and Akureyri. Across these key transport hubs, a total of 61 flights were canceled while 22 others faced delays, significantly impacting the travel plans of thousands of passengers.
The disruption involved a broad array of airlines, with Icelandair, Air Iceland Connect, SAS, Baltic, Finnair, and Wizz among those experiencing operational setbacks. The cancellations and delays spanned multiple carriers and routes, meaning both domestic and international journeys were affected.
Passengers encountered considerable inconvenience as their flights were either canceled outright or delayed for varying durations. Such extensive service interruptions placed a strain not only on travelers but also on airport operations and airline personnel.
While the immediate cause of the disruption is not stated, the event’s scale underscores its impact on both Iceland’s internal connectivity and its links to destinations abroad. Authorities and airlines responded by advising travelers to check their flight status and to make alternative plans where necessary.
The consequences of this disruption will be felt across Iceland’s aviation network, as airlines work to rebook passengers and restore normal operations in the aftermath of significant cancellations and delays at three of the nation’s major airports.
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Rerouting or refund
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Food and essential care
Providing food and drinks is a basic right under many regulations. Typically after a delay of a few hours.
Accommodation
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Compensation
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Quick facts
Disruption:
Delays and Cancellations
Cause:
deep October snowfall
Compensation:
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected:
83
Status:
Past disruption
Airlines affected:
Icelandair, Air Iceland Connect, SAS, Baltic, Finnair, Wizz
Airports affected:
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Akureyri
Checked by:
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated:
29 October 2025