- Flight Disruptions
- Winter weather triggers 339 delays and 4 cancellations across Poland’s top airports
Winter weather triggers 339 delays and 4 cancellations across Poland’s top airports
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Checked by Matteo Floris
Last updated on 9 February 2026
343
Affected flights
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Affected airlines
343
Affected flights
8
Affected airlines
What Happened
Winter weather on 7 February 2026 disrupted operations at Poland’s five busiest airports, causing 339 flight delays and 4 cancellations. Warsaw had 193 delays and three cancellations; Kraków logged 53 delays and one cancellation. Gdańsk reported 54 delays, Katowice 18, and Poznań 21, all without cancellations. LOT Polish Airlines saw the most delays (140), followed by Wizz Air (69), Buzz (31), and Ryanair (28). Cancellations involved SAS Link (3) and CityJet (1). Travelers were advised to check flight status, allow extra time, and keep documents for potential claims.
Flight Disruption Details
Winter weather on 7 February 2026 caused widespread flight disruption across Poland’s five busiest airports: Warsaw, Kraków, Gdańsk, Katowice and Poznań. In total, 339 flights were delayed and four were canceled.
Airline impact: LOT Polish Airlines recorded the highest number of delays with 140 across all airports. Wizz Air reported 69 delays, Buzz 31, and Ryanair 28. Various Lufthansa Group operators experienced smaller volumes of delays. The limited cancellations were attributed to SAS Link (three) and CityJet (one).
Airport breakdown:
- Warsaw: 193 delays and three cancellations, mainly affecting LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air and Ryanair.
- Kraków: 53 delays and one cancellation, with the majority of delays involving Buzz, Ryanair, easyJet and LOT Polish Airlines.
- Gdańsk: 54 delays and no cancellations, led by Wizz Air (22) and Ryanair (12).
- Katowice: 18 delays and no cancellations, predominantly impacting Wizz Air and LOT Polish Airlines.
- Poznań: 21 delays and no cancellations, with Buzz (7) and LOT Polish Airlines (6) among the more affected carriers.
Despite the broad reach of delays, the small number of cancellations indicates that airlines were largely able to maintain operations. The disruption was attributed to winter weather conditions affecting airport and network performance.
Advice for travelers: Passengers were urged to verify their flight status directly with airlines before heading to the airport, allow additional time for potential bottlenecks, and monitor notifications for rebooking options. Keeping boarding passes and receipts was recommended to support any claims in the event of significant delays. Early contact with airline support desks was encouraged when delays exceeded initial expectations.
Date of disruption: 7 February 2026.
Disruption type: Delays and limited cancellations.
Cause: Weather-related.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights
When your flight's disrupted, you may be entitled to various forms of care and compensation under EC 261 and other applicable laws.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. You may also get a full refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Care and assistance
Your airline must provide food and refreshments if your journey is delayed more than a few hours.
Accommodation
If you are away from home and your journey is delayed overnight, the airline must offer you accommodation and transportation to it.
Communication
Under EC 261 you are entitled to 2 phone calls or emails if your journey is delayed over 1 hour. No compensation when a disruption is caused by extraordinary circumstances, as this appears to be.
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
Weather issue
Status
Past disruption
Compensation
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected
343
Airlines affected
LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Buzz, SAS Link, CityJet, easyJet, Lufthansa Group operators
Start date
2026-02-07
Checked by
Matteo Floris
Date updated
9 February 2026
What To Do If Your Flight Is Cancelled
If you're traveling to or from the European Union, here's what to do when your flight is unexpectedly scrubbed:
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.
