Published on
January 13, 2026
Hundreds of passengers stranded around Switzerland and Sweden as Swiss International Air Lines (45 delays, 3 cancellations), Norwegian Air Sweden (22 delays), SAS (15 delays), easyJet (13 delays), Air France (8 delays, 3 cancellations) and others faced 321 flight delays and 7 cancellations across Zurich (Kloten), Stockholm-Arlanda, Geneva Cointrin, and Gothenburg airports. Popular carriers that were not among the worst hit but still faced operational delays included Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, and Finnair.
The most affected airports by volume were Zurich Airport (129 delays, 3 cancellations), Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (106 delays), Geneva Cointrin International Airport (61 delays, 3 cancellations), and Gothenburg Airport (25 delays, 1 cancellation). According to the latest updates, Zurich, Stockholm, Geneva, and Gothenburg were among the most affected cities, reflecting widespread disruption across Switzerland and Sweden.
Updated today: 321 delays and 7 cancellations recorded across four major European airportsZurich registered the highest disruption with 129 delays and all Swiss cancellationsStockholm-Arlanda reported over 100 delays without a single cancellationGeneva saw cancellations concentrated entirely with Air FranceSwiss and Air France were the primary cancellation drivers, accounting for all 7 cancellations across Zurich, Geneva, and Gothenburg.Most Affected AirportsZurich Airport (Kloten)
Zurich emerged as the most disrupted hub, accounting for 129 delays and 3 cancellations, with Swiss alone responsible for the entirety of cancellations and over one-third of total delays. Leisure and regional airlines also reported moderate delay volumes.
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
Stockholm-Arlanda recorded 106 delays and zero cancellations, making it one of the most delay-heavy airports without flight removals. Norwegian Air Sweden and SAS together accounted for more than one-third of all delays.
Geneva Cointrin International Airport
Geneva logged 61 delays and 3 cancellations, with cancellations entirely attributed to Air France. easyJet generated the highest number of delayed flights, reflecting pressure on short-haul leisure operations.
Gothenburg Airport
Gothenburg experienced comparatively mild disruption with 25 delays and 1 cancellation. Lufthansa and KLM led delay volumes, while Finnair accounted for the airport’s only cancellation.
Stockholm Metropolitan Airspace (Regional Impact)
Beyond Arlanda, delays across Scandinavian routes highlighted broader congestion patterns affecting Nordic and intra-European connectivity, particularly for hub-feeding services.
Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and DelaysSwiss International Air Lines
Swiss recorded 45 delays and 3 cancellations, making it the most affected airline overall by combined volume and cancellations.
Norwegian Air Sweden
The carrier logged 22 delays, representing the single highest delay count at Stockholm-Arlanda.
SAS
SAS faced 15 delays, largely concentrated on short-haul European services.
easyJet
easyJet reported 13 delays, primarily at Geneva, reflecting pressure on high-frequency leisure routes.
Air France
Air France recorded 8 delays and 3 cancellations, with all cancellations occurring at Geneva.
How Travellers Were Impacted at Major AirportsMonitor flight status frequently through airline apps and airport systemsAllow additional connection time at hub airportsReconfirm ground transport and accommodation arrangementsKeep travel documents and rebooking options readily accessiblePrioritize early arrival during peak operational windows
Overview of Flight Cancellations
Flight cancellations remained limited in Switzerland and Sweden. Swiss and Air France accounted for the majority of cancellations, primarily affecting Zurich Airport and Geneva Cointrin International Airport. While Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, and Finnair avoided widespread cancellations, each faced multiple delays across Zurich, Stockholm-Arlanda, Geneva, and Gothenburg, underscoring persistent schedule pressure at key European gateways.
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Source: Different airports and FlightAware
