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Episode Synopsis
Spain faces severe storms this week with disruption at Valencia, Barcelona, Palma and Seville, while Madrid continues to be affected by National Day parade rehearsals. UK airports face morning fog, and Greece has announced a 24-hour ATC strike. Ferries and trains are running but heavily booked.
SpainUnited KingdomRest of EuropeWeather OutlookRail and Ferry Update
Spain
Valencia: Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected; disruptive weather likely to trigger flow restrictions and delays.
Barcelona: Morning restrictions in the Levante sectors due to thunderstorm risk; capacity limits in upper sectors during unstable weather.
Madrid: Daily aerial parade rehearsals linked to the National Day continue until mid-October, affecting Barajas. Temporary measures are being applied at normal capacity, with some sectors regulated.
Seville: Declared hotspot with high demand mid-morning and midday.
Palma (Mallorca): Thunderstorms likely, especially midweek.
Canary Islands: Gran Canaria breezy with occasional low cloud; Tenerife North at risk of fog.
United Kingdom
London Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted: Risk of low visibility procedures in early mornings due to fog.
Newcastle: Staffing restrictions overnight and early mornings; long potential delays up to three hours.
Birmingham: Capacity restrictions linked to runway works during night and early morning.
Edinburgh: Overnight runway works affecting arrivals.
Dublin: Gusty winds and turbulence forecast.
Rest of Europe
Netherlands – Amsterdam Schiphol: Morning arrivals severely delayed by fog and low ceiling; high delays predicted.
France – Paris Charles de Gaulle: Runway 09R/27L remains closed until December; peak-time delays expected.
France – Bordeaux and Reims: Staffing and capacity restrictions continue.
France – Marseille & Nice: Ongoing airspace measures plus additional traffic from the Monaco events.
Switzerland – Geneva: New airport system reduces arrival slots; delays ongoing until recertification at end of 2025.
Switzerland – Zurich: High demand during morning and afternoon peaks.
Greece – Athens and islands: Daily ATC staffing shortages causing severe delays. A 24-hour ATC strike is announced from 30 September 21:00 until 1 October 21:00.
Serbia – Belgrade airspace: Industrial action cuts capacity by 10% until 30 September.
Italy – Milan Linate: Acrobatic patrol activity; minor restrictions.
Rome & Catania: Runway closures and overnight restrictions this week.
Malta: Malta International Airshow continues to cause temporary restrictions.
Weather Outlook
Spain: Low pressure dominates eastern and southeastern regions, bringing thunderstorms to Valencia, Barcelona, Palma and Menorca. Canary Islands mostly breezy but stable.
UK: Early morning fog across London airports, Manchester, and Edinburgh.
France and Germany: Widespread fog in the mornings, particularly Paris, Munich, and Frankfurt.
Greece and Balkans: Stormy conditions accompany staffing shortages.
Rail and Ferry Update
Spain Rail: AVE high-speed trains (Madrid–Barcelona–Valencia–Málaga) are heavily booked as families return from holidays. Overnight works continue on the Valencia–Tarragona corridor, affecting late-night services.
UK–Spain Ferries: Portsmouth–Santander, Portsmouth–Bilbao, and Plymouth–Santander sailings are operating normally, though Bay of Biscay seas may be rough midweek.
UK–France Ferries & Eurotunnel: Running on time but expect queues at Dover, Calais, and Folkestone during morning and evening peaks.
Eurostar: Services running to schedule, but still heavily booked at weekends.
The post Travel Update: Monday 29 September – Sunday 5 October 2025 first appeared on N332 Travel Updates.
SpainUnited KingdomRest of EuropeWeather OutlookRail and Ferry Update
Spain
Valencia: Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected; disruptive weather likely to trigger flow restrictions and delays.
Barcelona: Morning restrictions in the Levante sectors due to thunderstorm risk; capacity limits in upper sectors during unstable weather.
Madrid: Daily aerial parade rehearsals linked to the National Day continue until mid-October, affecting Barajas. Temporary measures are being applied at normal capacity, with some sectors regulated.
Seville: Declared hotspot with high demand mid-morning and midday.
Palma (Mallorca): Thunderstorms likely, especially midweek.
Canary Islands: Gran Canaria breezy with occasional low cloud; Tenerife North at risk of fog.
United Kingdom
London Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted: Risk of low visibility procedures in early mornings due to fog.
Newcastle: Staffing restrictions overnight and early mornings; long potential delays up to three hours.
Birmingham: Capacity restrictions linked to runway works during night and early morning.
Edinburgh: Overnight runway works affecting arrivals.
Dublin: Gusty winds and turbulence forecast.
Rest of Europe
Netherlands – Amsterdam Schiphol: Morning arrivals severely delayed by fog and low ceiling; high delays predicted.
France – Paris Charles de Gaulle: Runway 09R/27L remains closed until December; peak-time delays expected.
France – Bordeaux and Reims: Staffing and capacity restrictions continue.
France – Marseille & Nice: Ongoing airspace measures plus additional traffic from the Monaco events.
Switzerland – Geneva: New airport system reduces arrival slots; delays ongoing until recertification at end of 2025.
Switzerland – Zurich: High demand during morning and afternoon peaks.
Greece – Athens and islands: Daily ATC staffing shortages causing severe delays. A 24-hour ATC strike is announced from 30 September 21:00 until 1 October 21:00.
Serbia – Belgrade airspace: Industrial action cuts capacity by 10% until 30 September.
Italy – Milan Linate: Acrobatic patrol activity; minor restrictions.
Rome & Catania: Runway closures and overnight restrictions this week.
Malta: Malta International Airshow continues to cause temporary restrictions.
Weather Outlook
Spain: Low pressure dominates eastern and southeastern regions, bringing thunderstorms to Valencia, Barcelona, Palma and Menorca. Canary Islands mostly breezy but stable.
UK: Early morning fog across London airports, Manchester, and Edinburgh.
France and Germany: Widespread fog in the mornings, particularly Paris, Munich, and Frankfurt.
Greece and Balkans: Stormy conditions accompany staffing shortages.
Rail and Ferry Update
Spain Rail: AVE high-speed trains (Madrid–Barcelona–Valencia–Málaga) are heavily booked as families return from holidays. Overnight works continue on the Valencia–Tarragona corridor, affecting late-night services.
UK–Spain Ferries: Portsmouth–Santander, Portsmouth–Bilbao, and Plymouth–Santander sailings are operating normally, though Bay of Biscay seas may be rough midweek.
UK–France Ferries & Eurotunnel: Running on time but expect queues at Dover, Calais, and Folkestone during morning and evening peaks.
Eurostar: Services running to schedule, but still heavily booked at weekends.
The post Travel Update: Monday 29 September – Sunday 5 October 2025 first appeared on N332 Travel Updates.
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