On November 10, 2026, dense fog caused significant flight disruptions across northwestern Europe, affecting 176 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport by about 8 a.m., including 29 cancellations and 147 delays. The low visibility conditions extended from southern Britain through the Benelux countries to Poland, Denmark, and Norway, impacting key airports in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and France.
Flight disruptions reported at UK and French airports
Delays linked to low visibility were reported at London Heathrow, London City, and Paris Orly airports. Amsterdam Schiphol and Norwich airports confirmed cancellations and diversions. On Monday evening, KLM flight KL1059 from Amsterdam to Norwich was diverted to London Stansted Airport due
to fog, while additional cancellations between Norwich and Amsterdam occurred on November 9 and 10. Loganair diverted a flight from Aberdeen to Newcastle because of poor visibility at Norwich.
Other Dutch airports affected by the fog include Eindhoven Airport and Rotterdam The Hague Airport, experiencing operational disruptions as well.
Fog, weather warnings, and extent across Europe
Eurocontrol issued warnings for extensive fog and freezing fog covering southern Britain, Benelux countries, Poland, Denmark, and Norway. The Met Office released fog warnings across parts of England and Wales, set to expire at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Despite the scheduled expiration, operational impacts due to reduced visibility
continued.
Airport operations restricted by low visibility
Amsterdam Schiphol operated under low-visibility procedures restricting arrivals and departures, reducing handling capacity. Air traffic controllers increased separation between arriving aircraft, while ground movements slowed due to the fog, causing cascading delays. Similar low-visibility measures affected other Dutch airports, increasing the potential for missed onward connections.
Passenger rights, advice, and surface transport impacts
Passengers traveling through Amsterdam Schiphol, London Heathrow, London City, Paris Orly, and Norwich airports faced cancellations and delays. Under European and UK regulations, airlines must offer refunds, rerouting, or care notwithstanding exemptions from financial compensation caused by weather-related extraordinary circumstances. Fog also contributed to road accidents and congestion during the Tuesday morning commute
in the Netherlands.
Continued delays and reporting
Delays caused by fog conditions can continue beyond the expiry of official warnings. Operational restrictions at major hubs like Schiphol contribute to cascading delays across regions. Rus Tourism News published detailed reports on these disruptions, citing figures from NL Times and statements from Eurocontrol and the Met Office.
