Airports closed: Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna airports shut with flights cancelled and delayed due to icy weather - latest updates
Airports have been forced to close in parts of Europe due to icy weather.
Airports in Budapest in Hungary, Bratislava in Slovakia and Vienna in Austria all had to temporarily shut on Tuesday morning because of the conditions. A thick layer of ice had formed on runways in Vienna and kept freezing up again amid efforts to clear it, a spokesperson for the airport said.
Flights were being diverted to other airports, they added. Budapest Airport said in a post on X: “Due to black ice and extreme icing, Ferenc Liszt International Airport is temporarily not receiving and launching flights since 10:25 am for safety reasons.
“Budapest Airport will continue to provide updates on the developments; please follow the airport operator’s online platforms.” Prague Airport has re-opened but “under a limited regime”.
It adds on X: “However, as of 11:00, the permitted arrivals have been increased from 2 to 6 per hour. This measure is necessary to ensure de-icing and overall operational readiness of the main runway and other airport surfaces.
“The safety of air traffic, passengers, and employees moving on the apron remains our top priority. We kindly ask passengers to monitor our website for the latest overview of arrivals and departures, as well as information from the airline operating their flight.”
Bratislava Airport says on its website: “Due to adverse meteorological conditions on the runway, the airport will be closed on 13. 1. 2026 until 11:15 a.m. As a result, flight delays are expected during the morning hours.
“An emergency operations team is in session to assess runway braking action and determine when the airport can safely resume operations. Passengers are advised to follow the airport’s website, their airline’s mobile applications, and airport public address announcements for the latest information regarding their departures.”