16 May 2024 | 12:30 PM UTC
Spain: Severe weather prompting flight disruptions at Barcelona-El Prat Airport May 16
Weather-related flight disruptions reported at Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Spain, as of afternoon of May 16. Confirm flight schedules.
Severe thunderstorms are causing significant flight disruptions at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) during the afternoon of May 16. As of 14:00, delays of up to 70 minutes are impacting both departures and arrivals, with several incoming aircraft being delayed in flight. Preliminary forecasts indicate that the storm system could remain in the area and prompt travel disruptions through at least 18:00.
Lingering disruptions are likely even after conditions improve as carriers reposition aircraft and work through their passenger backlogs; such disruptions are likely through at least early May 16.
Reconfirm flight status and schedule if booked to fly via BCN through at least the late evening of May 16. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed.
