Update: Flights Cancelled Or Delayed Due To Blizzard Conditions Forecast For Reykjavík Area With Orange Weather Alert Posted

Update: Flights Cancelled Or Delayed Due To Blizzard Conditions Forecast For Reykjavík Area With Orange Weather Alert Posted

Published March 25, 2026

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Update: Flights from Keflavík International Airport have been cancelled or delayed due to the severe weather forecast. The Icelandair notes considerable flight disruption due to weather. The Keflavík International Airport flight tracker does not yet indicate cancellations from other airlines, but changes are documented here.

The Icelandic Meteorological Office has posted an Orange Alert due to blizzard conditions expected in the capital region through March 26, 2026. The expected time of impact is 7:00 to 13:00 on March 26, 2026, with wind gusts up to 35 metres per second. Considerable snow with low visibility is expected, and the wind may cause damage to structures.

An orange alert is the second highest possible level of alert due to weather, and it indicates a significant disruption with danger to life and property damage.

Travel should be avoided on March 26, 2026. Follow  road.is and vedur.is for updates.

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