On October 24, 2026, Dublin Airport cancelled nine flights amid severe weather linked to Storm Boelo. Cancelled flights affected routes connecting Dublin to Amsterdam and Donegal.
Specific KLM flights impacted between Dublin and Amsterdam included KL1137, KL1138, KL1139, and KL1140. Flights EI3402, EI3403, and EI3408 serving Donegal were also cancelled according to Irish travel publication Travel Extra.
Aer Lingus Operational Plans Amid Weather Challenges
Aer Lingus announced it plans to operate its full schedule on October 24 and 25, 2026. The airline advises passengers to confirm flight status before travelling and to allow extra time for journeys to airports due to anticipated weather disruptions.
Aer Lingus cautions
that delays or cancellations remain possible as wind restrictions, aircraft availability, and operational factors change on short notice.
Met Éireann Issues Orange Warnings for Ireland
Met Éireann issued Orange weather warnings covering western and northern Ireland for October 24 and 25 due to Storm Boelo. Counties including Kerry face a rain warning during the morning and early afternoon of October 24.
Forecasters expect strong winds, heavy rain, dangerous gusts, large coastal waves, and power outages. Such conditions are forecast to disrupt air, rail, bus, and ferry transport across affected counties.
Conditions vary regionally, with eastern and central areas like Dublin experiencing different weather impacts than the Atlantic
coast.
Additional Flight Disruptions at Amsterdam Schiphol
Strong wind conditions in the Netherlands led KLM to cancel 20 flights on October 23 and 22 flights scheduled for October 24 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. These cancellations impact connections for passengers transferring through Amsterdam regardless of weather status at Dublin.
Passengers with itineraries involving Amsterdam should verify both legs of their journeys before departure.
Passenger Guidance and Rights During Disruptions
Passengers affected by cancellations are urged to contact their airline or booking agent for rebooking or refund options. Those with scheduled flights should check for real-time updates and plan for extra travel time to airports.
Under European passenger rights regulations, airlines provide care, rerouting,
or refunds even when weather conditions exempt them from fixed compensation. Travelers are advised to retain receipts for necessary expenses and comply with airline instructions during disruption events.
