Ryanair warns of UK flight delays as heavy fog reduces visibility

Disruption overview

Heavy fog disrupted some Ryanair services to and from the United Kingdom on 1 November 2026, with passengers advised to check the airline's app for updates and direct notifications. A Met Office yellow warning covered areas including Bristol, London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Hull, Norwich, and Brighton, with visibility potentially falling below 100 meters. Although the warning lasted until 10:00 am, fog patches could linger into the afternoon and also affect journeys to the airport by road or public transportation. Compensation is generally unlikely for these weather-related delays, but you may still be entitled to care and assistance while you wait.

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Disruption details

Ryanair warned that some flights to and from the United Kingdom were delayed on Sunday, 1 November 2026, as heavy fog affected parts of the country. For passengers, this meant longer waits and uncertainty about departure times.

The airline posted its warning on its website after 3:00 am and said services could face disruption during the day. If you're traveling with Ryanair, check the airline's app for the latest flight information. Affected passengers will also be contacted directly through the app.

The Met Office issued a yellow warning for dense fog, with visibility potentially dropping below 100 meters. The warning covered areas including Bristol, London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Hull, Norwich, and Brighton, as well as parts of east Wales and Somerset.

The weather warning was in place until 10:00 am on Sunday. However, forecasters said patches of fog could remain into the afternoon, so the warning's end time didn't necessarily mean an immediate return to normal travel conditions.

The fog could also slow road journeys and delay buses, trains, and ferries. If you're making your way to the airport, your journey there could be affected as well as your flight.

Compensation under UK 261, the UK's air passenger rights rules, is generally unlikely for delays caused by severe weather because it's outside the airline's control. But that doesn't mean you're without support while you wait.

Depending on the length of your delay and your circumstances, you're still entitled to care and assistance, including food and refreshments. If you're away from home and delayed overnight, the airline should provide accommodation and transportation to it.

If your flight is canceled, the airline must offer an alternative flight or a refund if you choose not to travel. You can use AirHelp's free flight checker to better understand whether compensation could apply to your particular disruption.

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