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- Copenhagen Airport disruption: 368 delays and 9 cancellations hit multiple airlines
Copenhagen Airport disruption: 368 delays and 9 cancellations hit multiple airlines
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Checked by Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Last updated on 3 February 2026
377
Affected flights
5
Affected airports
18
Affected airlines
What Happened
Copenhagen Airport experienced significant operational disruption with 368 delayed flights and nine cancellations. SAS recorded the most delays, with additional impacts for carriers including Cityjet, Scandinavian Airlines Ireland, Norwegian Air Sweden, Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and Emirates. Secondary effects were reported at London Heathrow, Vilnius, Berlin and Hamburg. Guidance urged passengers to monitor airline apps, request rebooking or refunds where applicable, and retain receipts for extra expenses.
Passengers affected by this flight disruption may be eligible for compensation of up to €600 under passenger rights regulations. Eligibility depends on the circumstances of the disruption.
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Flight Disruption Details
Copenhagen Airport experienced extensive operational disruption resulting in 368 delayed flights and nine cancellations, affecting thousands of travelers and creating knock-on delays across parts of Europe. The disruption was linked to a combination of weather-related issues, technical difficulties and operational inefficiencies.
SAS reported the most delays with 106 flights affected. Other airlines with notable disruption included Cityjet (37 delays), Scandinavian Airlines Ireland (36), Norwegian Air Sweden (24), Ryanair (21), Lufthansa (10), KLM (5), Air France (3) and Emirates (3). Several carriers recorded high delay rates relative to their limited schedules, including Eurowings, Egypt Air, Thai Airways, Helvetic, Volotea, Aegean and Air India. Cancellations were concentrated among a few airlines: Braathens Regional Airways (four), Finnair (two) and Norwegian Air Sweden (one).
Ripple effects were reported at London Heathrow, Vilnius, Berlin and Hamburg, where schedules were disrupted and connecting passengers faced complications. At Copenhagen, long queues formed at check-in and gates as airlines worked to rebook travelers, and customer service teams were under pressure due to the scale of the disruption.
Passengers were advised to use airline websites or apps for live updates, review their entitlements under applicable regulations for long delays or cancellations, request rebooking or a refund where appropriate, and keep receipts for necessary expenses such as meals or accommodation.
Airport management is expected to review the episode and consider measures to improve handling of irregular operations, with attention on streamlining processes during peak periods and reducing the impact on passengers in similar events.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights
When your flight's disrupted, you have rights. Most passenger protection laws cover the following:
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. Some laws say you can choose a full refund instead.
Food and essential care
Providing food and drinks is a basic right under many regulations. Typically after a delay of a few hours.
Accommodation
Some passenger rights say the airline must provide accommodation when your journey is delayed overnight.
Compensation
Good passenger rights ensure passengers get fairly compensated for delays and cancellations. Try our compensation check and find out how much money we can get you.
This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight. Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to check-in and boarding times.
Quick facts
Summary
Disruption
Delays and Cancellations
Cause
Other
Status
Past disruption
Compensation
May qualify for compensation
Flights affected
377
Airlines affected
SAS, Cityjet, Scandinavian Airlines Ireland, Norwegian Air Sweden, Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Emirates, Eurowings, Egypt Air, Thai Airways, Helvetic, Volotea, Aegean, Air India, Braathens Regional Airways, Finnair
Airports affected
Copenhagen Airport, London Heathrow, Vilnius, Berlin, Hamburg
Checked by
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated
3 February 2026
What To Do If Your Flight Is Cancelled
If you're traveling to or from the European Union, here's what to do when your flight is unexpectedly scrubbed:
Gather evidence that your flight was delayed, canceled, or overbooked.
Get the airline to provide written confirmation of the disruption and the reason behind it.
Request an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Make a note of the arrival time at your final destination.
Ask the airline to provide vouchers for meals and refreshments.
Avoid signing documents or accepting offers that may waive your passenger rights.
If an overnight stay is required, ask the airline to provide accommodation.
Save receipts for any additional expenses caused by the disruption.
