Manchester Airport Reports 25 Percent of Departures Delayed

Manchester Airport reported significant flight disruptions on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, during the peak summer holiday period. Approximately 25% of departures faced delays, with average wait times ranging between 15 and 22 minutes.

Severe disruptions impacted several specific services. Ryanair flight FR3441 to Palma de Mallorca was delayed by 160 minutes, while Jet2 flight LS1065 to Palermo faced a 155-minute delay. Other carriers experiencing delays included EasyJet and KLM, with services to Alicante, Las Palmas, and Amsterdam among those affected.

Two flights from Terminal 2 were cancelled entirely: Lufthansa flight LH2503 to Munich and Jet2 flight LS911 to Heraklion. The airport advised passengers to verify their flight statuses with airlines before traveling to the terminal.