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Strong winds divert 2 Edinburgh-bound Ryanair flights to Oslo and Manchester

Strong winds divert 2 Edinburgh-bound Ryanair flights to Oslo and Manchester

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Checked by Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt

Last updated on October 26, 2026

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Disruption overview

Ryanair passengers traveling to Edinburgh from Faro and Malta faced diversions on 24 October 2026 as Storm Boelo brought strong winds and an amber weather warning to Scotland.

The Faro service landed at Oslo Airport, where a minor technical issue caused a further wait before the aircraft was cleared to depart at 12:44 am local time. The Malta flight landed at Manchester Airport, with Ryanair arranging onward transport to Edinburgh that left at 7:15 pm local time.

Compensation is unlikely for disruption caused by weather outside the airline's control, but the passengers affected have rights to care and alternative travel arrangements.

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Disruption details

Strong winds at Edinburgh Airport forced 2 Ryanair flights to divert to Oslo and Manchester on 24 October 2026. The services from Faro, Portugal, and Malta couldn't land safely in Edinburgh during Storm Boelo.

For passengers, this meant landing far from their intended destination and a subsequent onward travel to Edinburgh. Those on the Faro service also faced an additional wait after a minor technical issue was identified in Oslo.

The diversions happened as Scotland faced an amber weather warning, with gusts exceeding 80 mph in some areas. Strong winds prevented the Faro flight, FR7644, from completing its landing at Edinburgh. It crossed the North Sea and diverted to Oslo Airport in Norway.

After the aircraft landed in Oslo, a minor technical problem delayed its departure further. Ryanair's engineers inspected the plane and cleared it to fly. It later left Oslo at 12:44 am local time, bringing the wait there to an end.

The Malta-to-Edinburgh service, RK6696, diverted to Manchester Airport because of the same adverse weather at Edinburgh.

The airline arranged alternative transport from Manchester to Edinburgh. That transport departed at 7:15 pm local time on Saturday, 24 October.

If you were on either flight, compensation for the weather-related disruption is unlikely because the strong winds were outside the airline's control. The technical issue in Oslo added a separate delay, so it's worth distinguishing that part of the journey from the initial weather diversion when checking your rights.

Although compensation is unlikely for the diversions, that doesn't mean passengers in these situations are without support. The airline remains responsible for getting passengers to their destination and care during a long wait can include food, refreshments, and accommodation if an overnight stay is necessary.

Know your rights

These are your air passenger rights

When your flight's disrupted, you may be entitled to various forms of care and compensation under EC 261 and other applicable laws.

Rerouting or refund

If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. You may also get a full refund if you no longer wish to travel.

Care and assistance

Your airline must provide food and refreshments if your journey is delayed more than a few hours.

Accommodation

If you are away from home and your journey is delayed overnight, the airline must offer you accommodation and transportation to it.

Communication

Under EC 261 you are entitled to 2 phone calls or emails if your journey is delayed over 1 hour. No compensation when a disruption is caused by extraordinary circumstances, as this appears to be.

This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight. Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to check-in and boarding times.

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Quick facts

Summary

Disruption

Delays

Cause

Weather issue

Status

Past disruption

Compensation

Not eligible for compensation

Airlines affected

Ryanair

Airports affected

Edinburgh Airport, Oslo Gardermoen Airport, Manchester International Airport

Cities affected

Faro, Edinburgh, Oslo, Manchester

Countries affected

Portugal, United Kingdom, Norway, Malta

Start date

2026-10-24

Checked by

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt

Date updated

October 26, 2026

What to do if your flight is delayed, canceled, or overbooked

If you're traveling to, from, or within the European Union, here's what you should do when you experience a disruption.

Gather evidence that your flight was delayed, canceled, or overbooked.

Get the airline to provide written confirmation of the disruption and the reason behind it.

Request an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund if you no longer wish to travel.

Make a note of the arrival time at your final destination.

Ask the airline to provide vouchers for meals and refreshments.

Avoid signing documents or accepting offers that may waive your passenger rights.

If an overnight stay is required, ask the airline to provide accommodation.

Save receipts for any additional expenses caused by the disruption.

Information on this page is AI generated, but always checked by a (human) passenger right expert.

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