Published on
January 11, 2026
Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Germany, and more as Air France has delayed 253 flights and cancelled over 20 flights in cities like Nantes, Madrid, Hamburg, Malaga, and Berlin due to severe weather and snow. The unrelenting snowstorms and poor visibility have wreaked havoc on flight schedules, leaving travelers frustrated as they struggle to find alternative arrangements during one of the busiest travel periods of the season. As a result, major European airports have become overcrowded, with many passengers uncertain about when they will be able to continue their journeys.
Air France, one of the world’s premier international airlines, is facing widespread travel disruptions across Europe. As a result of adverse weather conditions, including heavy snow and poor visibility, the airline has been forced to cancel over 20 flights and delay another 253 flights, stranding hundreds of passengers in major cities like Nantes, Madrid, Hamburg, Malaga, and Berlin. These disruptions have left travelers frustrated and anxious, with many struggling to make alternate arrangements during one of the busiest travel periods of the season.
The Cause of Disruptions: Weather and Snow
The primary reason behind this chaos is the harsh weather conditions affecting much of Europe, particularly the regions around northern France, the Netherlands, and Germany. Snowfall and low visibility have severely impacted flight operations, making it impossible for Air France to maintain its scheduled departures. These cancellations and delays have not only affected passengers traveling for business or leisure but also disrupted vital connections between key European hubs.
In addition to weather-related disruptions, the challenging ground conditions, including icy runways and snow accumulation, have also contributed to the delays and cancellations. While Air France has worked tirelessly to manage the crisis, passengers have been left stranded in airports with few updates and uncertain timelines for when they can expect to reach their destinations.
Cancellations and Delays: A Snapshot
As the disruptions unfolded across multiple European airports, Air France released an official statement apologizing for the inconvenience caused by these cancellations and delays. Here are the key details:
Canceled Air France FlightsAFR1740 (BCS3): Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS / EHAM)
Scheduled Departure: Sat, 12:45 PM CETAFR1025 (BCS3): General Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS / LPPT) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sat, 12:30 PM WETAFR7502 (BCS3): Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Nantes Atlantique (NTE / LFRS)
Scheduled Departure: Sat, 01:50 PM CETAFR1323 (A320): Kittila (KTT / EFKT) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sat, 03:55 PM EETAFR1741 (BCS3): Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sat, 03:05 PM CETAFR1800 (BCS3): Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD / LEMD)
Scheduled Departure: Sat, 03:45 PM CETAFR7503 (BCS3): Nantes Atlantique (NTE / LFRS) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sat, 03:50 PM CETAFR1801 (BCS3): Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD / LEMD) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sat, 06:55 PM CETAFR1610 (BCS3): Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Hamburg (HAM / EDDH)
Scheduled Departure: Sat, 08:55 PM CETAFR1611 (BCS3): Hamburg (HAM / EDDH) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 06:10 AM CETAFR1749 (A318): Malaga (AGP / LEMG) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 06:15 AM CETAFR1204 (BCS3): Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Leonardo da Vinci Int’l (Fiumicino Int’l) (FCO / LIRF)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 07:00 AM CETAFR7400 (BCS3): Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS / LFBO)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 07:10 AM CETOther Cancellations Include:AFR1434 (A321): Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Berlin-Brandenburg (BER / EDDB)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 07:10 AM CETAFR1148 (BCS3): Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Barcelona Int’l (BCN / LEBL)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 07:15 AM CETAFR6202 (A320): Paris Orly (ORY / LFPO) to Nice Cote d’Azur (NCE / LFMN)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 07:40 AM CETAFR7401 (BCS3): Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS / LFBO) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 09:35 AM CETAFR6205 (A320): Nice Cote d’Azur (NCE / LFMN) to Paris Orly (ORY / LFPO)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 09:50 AM CETAFR1435 (A321): Berlin-Brandenburg (BER / EDDB) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 10:00 AM CETAFR1205 (BCS3): Leonardo da Vinci Int’l (Fiumicino Int’l) (FCO / LIRF) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 10:05 AM CETAFR1149 (BCS3): Barcelona Int’l (BCN / LEBL) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 10:05 AM CETAdditional Cancellations and Delays:AFR6110 (A320): Paris Orly (ORY / LFPO) to Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS / LFBO)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 12:10 PM CETAFR1726 (BCS3): Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Marco Polo Int’l (Marco Polo Venice) (VCE / LIPZ)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 12:40 PM CETAFR7364 (A319): Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Lyon (LYS / LFLL)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 01:00 PM CETAFR1650 (BCS3): Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS / EHAM)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 01:35 PM CETAFR6115 (A320): Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS / LFBO) to Paris Orly (ORY / LFPO)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 02:10 PM CETAFR7365 (A319): Lyon (LYS / LFLL) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 02:55 PM CETAFR1727 (BCS3): Marco Polo Int’l (Marco Polo Venice) (VCE / LIPZ) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 03:20 PM CETAFR1651 (BCS3): Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)
Scheduled Departure: Sun, 04:00 PM CETAffected Routes:Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS / EHAM)General Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS / LPPT) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Nantes Atlantique (NTE / LFRS)Kittila (KTT / EFKT) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD / LEMD)Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Hamburg (HAM / EDDH)Malaga (AGP / LEMG) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG) to Leonardo da Vinci Int’l (Fiumicino Int’l) (FCO / LIRF)Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS / LFBO) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)Berlin-Brandenburg (BER / EDDB) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)Barcelona Int’l (BCN / LEBL) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)Paris Orly (ORY / LFPO) to Nice Cote d’Azur (NCE / LFMN)Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS / LFBO) to Paris Orly (ORY / LFPO)Marco Polo Int’l (Marco Polo Venice) (VCE / LIPZ) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)Lyon (LYS / LFLL) to Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG / LFPG)Passenger Impact
The cancellations and delays have caused significant inconvenience for passengers, especially those traveling during the holiday season. Many have been left stranded at major hubs like Charles de Gaulle and Orly in Paris, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Barcelona International Airport, with few options for rerouting or rescheduling. Air France is working to provide rebooking options and hotel accommodations for affected passengers, but the ongoing weather challenges mean that it may take several days to clear the backlog of travelers.
Air France has advised passengers to monitor their flight status online and through their mobile apps for the latest updates. The airline has also offered refunds or the ability to rebook flights for those who no longer wish to travel due to the disruptions.
Hundreds of passengers are stranded across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Germany, and more as Air France delays 253 flights and cancels over 20 in cities like Nantes, Madrid, Hamburg, Malaga, and Berlin, all due to severe weather and snow. The adverse conditions have led to widespread disruptions, impacting travelers throughout Europe.
With the ongoing challenges posed by weather and snow, Air France is navigating one of the most difficult travel disruptions in recent memory. As Europe grapples with adverse conditions, passengers are urged to stay informed about their flight statuses and consider alternative travel options if necessary. Air France continues to work on restoring normal operations, though delays and cancellations are likely to persist until the weather improves.
