Gran Canaria Airport records 167 flight delays and 1 cancellation after Storm Charles

Disruption overview

Passengers traveling through Gran Canaria Airport on 12 November 2026 faced 167 delayed flights and 1 cancellation amid difficult weather following Storm Charles, with Ryanair and Binter services among those affected. Another 6 departures from La Palma Airport were delayed, bringing the provisional total across both airports to 174 disrupted flights. The disruption followed cancellations and diversions across the Canary Islands the previous day, although Thursday's La Palma delays weren't confirmed as storm-related. Weather-related disruption generally doesn't qualify for compensation under EC 261, but if you're affected, you may still have rights to care during long waits and rebooking or a refund if your flight is canceled.

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Disruption details

Gran Canaria Airport recorded 167 delayed flights and 1 cancellation on 12 November 2026, as difficult flying conditions continued across Spain's Canary Islands following Storm Charles. The delays affected 95 arrivals and 72 departures.

For passengers, this meant longer waits for flights both to and from the island. Ryanair and Binter services were among those affected, while La Palma Airport also recorded delays on inter-island routes.

The provisional figures covered 174 disrupted flights across Gran Canaria and La Palma airports: 168 at Gran Canaria and 6 at La Palma. Disruption was still developing during the day.

At Gran Canaria, a Ryanair flight to Valencia scheduled for 8:45 am had its estimated departure moved to 11:00 am. A Binter service to Valladolid, originally due to leave at 8:35 am, was pushed back to 9:40 am.

The disruption followed cancellations and diversions across the Canary Islands on 11 November, particularly in the western islands. Early on Thursday, light rain and visibility reduced to 2.8 kilometers added to the difficult conditions. Spain's State Meteorological Agency had warned of heavy rain during the first half of the day.

At La Palma Airport, 6 departures were delayed by between 13 and 16 minutes as of 9:22 am, with no cancellations at that point. The affected services connected La Palma with Tenerife North and Gran Canaria.

La Palma had already experienced at least 9 cancellations the previous day. The Canary Islands government lifted the island's rain alert at 8:00 am on Thursday, though the day's delays weren't confirmed as storm-related.

If you're traveling through either airport, check your flight's status with your airline or through official Aena channels before heading to the terminal. Follow your airline's instructions on check-in and boarding times.

Compensation under EC 261 is generally unlikely when severe weather causes a disruption because it's outside the airline's control. However, that doesn't mean you're without support: your rights to care, rebooking, or a refund can still apply.

If your flight is canceled, your airline must offer an alternative flight or a refund if you decide not to travel. During a long wait, you may also be entitled to food and refreshments, plus accommodation and transportation if an overnight stay is necessary. The support you're entitled to depends on your flight and circumstances.

If you're unsure whether compensation could apply to your particular disruption, AirHelp's free flight checker can help you understand your eligibility.

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