Storm Floris brought significant disruption to air travel across Ireland, England and Scotland on Monday, 4 August 2025, with strong winds and heavy rain leading to numerous flight cancellations at Belfast City, Dublin, and several Scottis and English airports.
The storm, the first to hit the region since Storm Éowyn in January, prompted weather warnings from the Met Office and Met Éireann, with gusts reaching up to 63 mph in Orlock Head, County Down, and 59 mph in Eglinton, County Derry. Belfast City Airport saw 10 departures and 11 arrivals grounded, primarily affecting Aer Lingus Regional flights to destinations such as Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, and Southampton.
Passengers were advised to contact airlines directly for updates and to avoid travelling to the airport unless their flight was confirmed. Dublin Airport reported six cancellations by Emerald Airlines, impacting services to Donegal and Leeds Bradford, though operations continued with some delays due to the windy conditions.
In Scotland, airports like Edinburgh and Glasgow also faced cancellations, with major routes to Belfast, Dublin, and Manchester affected. Loganair, operating from Aberdeen, cancelled two round-trips to Dublin and flights to Kirkwall and Shetland, offering passengers the option to rebook within seven days without penalty.
The London Met Office warned of potential dangers from flying debris and advised caution on roads and bridges, particularly in Scotland, where amber weather warnings were in place. Translink and National Highways urged travellers to allow extra time and check updates due to the risk of fallen trees and hazardous conditions.
Despite the disruptions, Belfast International Airport reported no cancellations, maintaining normal operations. By late Monday, the storm’s impact on power supplies added to the chaos, with 3,300 homes and businesses across the island temporarily without electricity. Most power was restored by evening, though some areas faced ongoing outages.
As Storm Floris moved eastwards, meteorologists forecasted easing winds, with showers persisting mainly in northern regions. Travellers were encouraged to monitor airline websites, apps like FlightRadar24, and local news for real-time updates to navigate the ongoing challenges posed by the storm.
