Thousands Of Passengers Stranded In Denmark As Snowstorm Forces Copenhagen To Cancel 58 And Delay 432 Flights, Disrupting Scandinavian Airlines, CityJet, Ryanair, Lufthansa, And Others

Published on
February 7, 2026

Denmark faced widespread travel disruption after a snowstorm on Friday, February 6, prompting authorities to suspend several public transportation services nationwide. Copenhagen Airport confirmed flight cancellations and warned passengers of an ongoing risk of delays and further cancellations due to snowy conditions. As a result, Copenhagen recorded 58 cancellations and 432 delays, making it the country’s primary aviation bottleneck.
The most affected airlines included Scandinavian Airlines (17 cancellations, 113 delays), Scandinavian Airlines Ireland (11 cancellations, 45 delays), CityJet (11 cancellations, 41 delays), Braathens Regional Airways (6 cancellations, 17 delays), and SAS Link (5 cancellations, 11 delays).
At the airport level, Copenhagen Airport (CPH) dominated the disruption as both origin and destination with 22 origin cancellations and 242 origin delays, alongside 36 destination cancellations and 191 destination delays. Other impacted cities included Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Helsinki Airport (HEL), and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
Several high-profile European carriers not among the top cancellation counts still faced significant delays, including Ryanair (27 delays), Lufthansa (9 delays), KLM (6 delays), British Airways (6 delays), and Air France (3 delays). Beyond aviation, public bus services were halted in Aarhus, the second-largest city in Denmark, and schools suspended learning activities as weather conditions remained uncertain, reinforcing the broader national impact of the storm on mobility and daily operations.

Updated today: Copenhagen recorded 58 cancellations and 432 delays, with disruption concentrated on short-haul European services.SAS and its regional units accounted for the largest share of cancellations and delays in Denmark.Major European hubs such as Berlin, Paris, Helsinki, and Stockholm experienced spillover delays.Most Affected AirportsCopenhagen Airport (CPH)

Copenhagen was the epicenter of the disruption.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Flights linked to Berlin saw a high cancellation ratio, with limited delays, suggesting selective flight removals rather than prolonged ground holds.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Paris connections experienced both cancellations and delays, reflecting knock-on effects.

Helsinki Airport (HEL)

Helsinki routes recorded moderate cancellations and sustained delays, primarily impacting Nordic regional traffic.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Stockholm services were delay-heavy with minimal cancellations, pointing to congestion and slot pressure rather than capacity cuts.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and DelaysScandinavian Airlines (SAS)

SAS led the disruption table with the highest absolute number of cancellations and delays, affecting a wide range of European routes.

Scandinavian Airlines Ireland

This regional operator experienced nearly equal proportions of cancellations and delays, amplifying disruption on feeder services.

CityJet

CityJet faced double-digit cancellations and a substantial delay count, impacting short-haul connectivity.

Braathens Regional Airways

Operations were affected by a concentrated cluster of cancellations, particularly on regional Scandinavian routes.

SAS Link

SAS Link recorded mixed disruption, with both cancellations and delays contributing to network instability.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?Check airline apps and official airport channels for real-time status updates.Allow extra connection time for onward European flights.Keep travel documents and receipts in case rebooking or claims are required.Contact airlines early to explore re-routing or later departure options.Monitor weather and air traffic advisories that may affect recovery timelines.

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Overview of Flight Cancellations at Copenhagen

Flight cancellations in Denmark were concentrated among Nordic and regional carriers, led by SAS, Scandinavian Airlines Ireland, CityJet, Braathens Regional Airways, and SAS Link. The most affected city pairs repeatedly involved Berlin, Paris, Helsinki, and Stockholm, underscoring role of Copenhagen as a critical transfer hub. Despite the volume of cancellations, several major carriers — including Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways, and Air France — managed to operate without canceling flights, though delays remained widespread.

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Source: Different airports and FlightAware