Manchester Airport flight disruptions hit dozens of flights today
Dozens of flights at Manchester Airport are delayed today, and several services have been cancelled, including SAS links to Copenhagen and a Riyadh Air departure. Travellers should check airline updates before heading out, as manchester airport flight disruptions can change through the busy summer peak.
Key Takeaways
- Dozens of Manchester Airport departures and arrivals are running late today.
- SAS cancelled Copenhagen services both ways; Riyadh Air also cancelled a morning Riyadh flight.
- easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI were among airlines reporting notable delays.
- Summer demand is rising after a record June at Manchester Airport.
- Passengers should confirm flight status with their airline before leaving for the airport.
Which Manchester Airport flights are cancelled or delayed today?
According to reporting from The Bolton News, passengers travelling through Manchester Airport today could face disruption, with dozens of flights delayed and cancellations on key routes.
Among the worst-affected departures was easyJet flight U22145 to Dalaman, due to leave at 3.50pm but delayed by one hour and 50 minutes until 5.40pm. An easyJet service to Geneva, scheduled for 11.10am, was pushed back by one hour and 22 minutes, while the airline’s 4.40pm flight to Enfidha was delayed by 43 minutes.
Several Ryanair services were also affected. The 9am flight to Brussels Charleroi was delayed by 25 minutes, and departures to Rome Ciampino, Faro, Paris Beauvais and Krakow were each delayed by around 25 minutes. A number of Jet2 and TUI flights, including services to Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Antalya and Paphos, were running more than 20 minutes behind schedule.
Arriving passengers saw lengthy waits too. Virgin Atlantic’s flight from Atlanta, due at 8.50am, was delayed by one hour and 46 minutes until 10.36am. IndiGo’s service from Mumbai and Ethiopian Airlines’ flight from Marseille were each running 47 minutes late, while Corendon Airlines’ arrival from Heraklion was delayed by 20 minutes.
Two SAS services were cancelled: the 9.35am departure from Manchester to Copenhagen and the 8.55am arrival from the Danish capital. Riyadh Air’s 8.40am departure to Riyadh from Terminal 2 was also cancelled.
Why do manchester airport flight disruptions spike in summer?
Flight delays can stem from poor weather, air traffic control restrictions, technical issues, late incoming aircraft and operational pressure in busy holiday periods. During the summer getaway season, even small delays can cascade as planes operate multiple routes.
That pressure comes as Manchester Airports Group reports almost one million extra seats on sale across its airports for the summer peak versus 2025, after a record June. Manchester Airport alone handled 3.1 million passengers last month, according to Travel Weekly.
Security technology is part of the passenger story too. Newer CT scanners mean travellers no longer need to remove electronics from bags, though the 100ml liquid rule remains. For more coverage of travel tech and operational change, see Future Tech & AI Wonders on BlasterPost.
What should passengers do if their flight is affected?
Travellers due to fly today are being advised to check the status of their flights with their airline before leaving for the airport, as schedules may continue to change throughout the day.
If you reach security with time to spare, Manchester Airport has also shared practical tips for peak summer queues, including choosing a quieter left-hand lane when offered a choice and asking restaurants in departures whether they offer an express menu with a 15-minute maximum wait.
For the latest list of cancelled and delayed services, keep refreshing airline apps and official airport information — manchester airport flight disruptions can shift quickly once knock-on delays build.