Dublin Airport sees 211 delays and 3 cancellations on 7 Feb

Dublin Airport experienced widespread disruption on 7 February 2026, with 211 delayed flights and three cancellations. Ryanair saw the largest impact, followed by Emerald Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Buzz. Short‑haul routes to Manchester, Edinburgh, London Heathrow, and Amsterdam were most affected, while all cancellations were linked to Berlin Brandenburg services. Weather systems and congested European air‑traffic‑control flows were cited as contributing factors. Passengers were advised to monitor airline apps and departure boards, allow extra time for connections, and keep documentation for potential rebooking or claims.

Dublin Airport experienced significant disruption on 7 February 2026, with a total of 211 delayed flights and three cancellations. Ryanair was most affected, accounting for 102 of the delays and two of the cancellations. Other carriers impacted included Emerald Airlines with 38 delays, Aer Lingus with 26 delays, and Buzz with 17 delays and one cancellation. Additional legacy carriers—British Airways, Air France, KLM, SAS, United Airlines, and Air Canada—also recorded scattered delays.

The disruption mainly affected short‑haul and regional services, particularly connections between Dublin and Manchester, Edinburgh, London Heathrow, and Amsterdam Schiphol. All three cancellations were tied to flights operating to or from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Long‑haul operations were reported as comparatively stable.

According to the report, a combination of active Atlantic weather systems and congested European air‑traffic‑control flows contributed to the rise in delays, amplifying schedule fragility.

Passengers were advised to regularly check airline apps and airport departure boards for real‑time updates, including potential gate changes. Those with onward connections were encouraged to allow extra time due to a heightened risk of knock‑on delays. Keeping boarding passes and delay notifications accessible was recommended to support rapid rebooking and any potential claims processes.

For corporate travel and mobility teams, the incident underscored the unpredictability of winter operations. Recommended measures included planning longer connection windows, using flexible ticketing, implementing real‑time traveller tracking, and retaining documentation needed to submit claims under EU Regulation 261/2004 where applicable.

The airport operator, daa, is investing in additional de‑icing infrastructure and stands. Analysts cited in the report indicated that, until the airport’s planning cap—stated as 32 million passengers—is formally adjusted, pressure on available slots during adverse weather conditions is likely to continue.