Madeira Airport cancels 16+ flights due to Storm Bruna

Storm Bruna has caused multiple flight cancellations and diversions at Madeira International Airport, with more disruptions expected today and tomorrow.

By SafarSamachar Desk9 Nov 2026, 4:56 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Madeira International Airport has more than 16 cancelled flights due to Storm Bruna
2EasyJet, TAP, and Jet2 were among the first to cancel flights
3British Airways flight 16.05 from Gatwick is cancelled
4Storm Bruna is expected to worsen weather conditions in Madeira today and tomorrow
5Some flights have diverted to Porto Santo and the Canaries

Madeira International Airport has cancelled more than 16 flights due to Storm Bruna, which is expected to bring worsening weather conditions to the region today and tomorrow. EasyJet, TAP, and Jet2 were among the first airlines to cancel flights at the airport yesterday, with British Airways also cancelling a flight from Gatwick.

Passengers are advised to monitor updates directly with their airlines for changes to their Madeira flights. Some flights have already been diverted to Porto Santo and the Canaries due to the storm.

Seven flights are currently waiting at Madeira International Airport due to the adverse weather conditions, which include elevated wind speeds projected to intensify over the coming hours.

Separately, IndiGo and Air India have warned passengers about potential delays at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) due to smog and low visibility during winter. Bathinda in Punjab is currently the most polluted city in the world with an AQI of 977, and all 10 most polluted cities globally are located in India.

On December 21, 2025, 110 flights were cancelled at Delhi’s airport due to low visibility, with the airport using CAT III procedures to manage such conditions.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you have a flight from or to Madeira, check with your airline for updates as cancellations and diversions are ongoing. For flights to Delhi, be prepared for potential delays due to smog and low visibility.

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