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- Copenhagen Airport disruption affects 66 flights for KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, and Norwegian
Copenhagen Airport disruption affects 66 flights for KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, and Norwegian
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Checked by Carmina Davis
Last updated on 25 June 2026
66
Affected flights
1
Affected airports
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Affected airlines
Disruption overview
A day of disruption at Copenhagen Airport on 24 June 2026 led to 9 canceled flights and 57 delays across Norwegian Air Sweden, KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, CityJet, and Scandinavian Airlines Ireland. That left 66 affected flight movements in total, with knock-on problems for passengers traveling through routes such as Amsterdam, Paris, New York, Philadelphia, Halifax, Tokyo, and Bangkok, as well as domestic links within Denmark. The airport stayed open and airlines worked to reaccommodate travelers, but the cause was not confirmed, making compensation less clear. If your flight was affected, it’s still worth checking your rights, as rebooking, refunds, and care may apply even before the final cause is known.
Passengers affected by this flight disruption may be eligible for compensation of up to £520 under passenger rights regulations. Eligibility depends on the circumstances of the disruption.
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Disruption details
Flights at Copenhagen Airport were disrupted on 24 June 2026 as Norwegian Air Sweden, KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, CityJet, and Scandinavian Airlines Ireland canceled 9 flights and recorded 57 delays. For passengers, this meant missed connections, longer layovers, and extra time spent rebooking at the airport.
In total, 66 flight movements were affected during a single operating day. That scale matters at a hub that normally handles more than 700 movements a day, where even a small number of cancellations can quickly spread delays across the wider network.
The disruption broke down like this:
Norwegian Air Sweden canceled 2 flights and delayed 11.
KLM canceled 2 flights and delayed 3.
Scandinavian Airlines canceled 2 flights and delayed 24.
CityJet canceled 2 flights and delayed 12.
Scandinavian Airlines Ireland canceled 1 flight and delayed 7.
Routes across Europe, North America, and Asia felt the impact. Travelers heading to or through Amsterdam, Paris, London, Frankfurt, Warsaw, Zurich, Athens, Istanbul, New York, Philadelphia, Halifax, Tokyo, and Bangkok were among those dealing with schedule changes. Domestic links within Denmark, including Aalborg, Billund, Karup, and Sønderborg, were also affected.
Airport infrastructure remained open throughout the day, but the mix of cancellations and late departures still created pressure across the schedule. Neither the airport operator nor the airlines issued formal statements on 24 June 2026.
Airlines worked to reaccommodate passengers and urged customers to keep checking live flight updates as the backlog moved through the system. No multi-day disruption was indicated, suggesting operations were expected to settle once the day’s backlog was cleared.
The reason for the disruption wasn’t confirmed on the day. The issue was described only as operational challenges, with no clear sign of whether weather, staffing, or technical issues were involved. That uncertainty matters because your rights can depend on what caused the delay or cancellation.
If your flight from Copenhagen Airport was affected, keep hold of your booking details and any receipts for essentials. Your airline should still help with rebooking or a refund, and during longer disruption it may also need to provide care such as food, drinks, or accommodation when needed.
Because the cause wasn’t confirmed, it’s too early to say whether compensation applies in every case. But it’s still worth checking. If you were delayed or your flight was canceled, you can use AirHelp’s free flight checker to see what rights may apply to your journey.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights
When your flight's disrupted, you have rights. Most passenger protection laws cover the following:
Compensation
Good passenger rights ensure passengers get fairly compensated for delays and cancellations. Try our compensation check and find out how much money we can get you.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. Some laws say you can choose a full refund instead.
Food and essential care
Providing food and drinks is a basic right under many regulations. Typically after a delay of a few hours.
Accommodation
Some passenger rights say the airline must provide accommodation when your journey is delayed overnight.
This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight. Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to check-in and boarding times.
Quick facts
Summary
Disruption
Delays and Cancellations
Cause
Other
Status
Past disruption
Compensation
May qualify for compensation
Flights affected
66
Airlines affected
Norwegian, KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, City Jet, Thai Lion Air
Airports affected
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
Cities affected
Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Paris, London, New York, Philadelphia, Halifax, Tokyo, Bangkok
Countries affected
Denmark, Netherlands, France, Canada, United States
Start date
2026-06-24
Checked by
Carmina Davis
Date updated
25 June 2026
What to do if your flight is delayed, canceled, or overbooked
If you're traveling to, from, or within the European Union, here's what you should do when you experience a disruption.
Gather evidence that your flight was delayed, cancelled, or overbooked.
Get the airline to provide written confirmation of the disruption and the reason behind it.
Request an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Make a note of the arrival time at your final destination.
Ask the airline to provide vouchers for meals and refreshments.
Avoid signing documents or accepting offers that may waive your passenger rights.
If an overnight stay is required, ask the airline to provide accommodation.
Save receipts for any additional expenses caused by the disruption.
