Northern Ireland

Storm Ashley: Belfast airports release statements on travel disruption as Stena Line sailings cancelled

“Passengers should check with their airline for latest updates if they are due to travel today.”

Flight punctuality at UK airports was significantly below pre-pandemic levels last year despite a surge in air fares
Storm Ashley is causing travel disruption (Alamy Stock Photo)
By Catherine McGinty

Belfast International Airport and Belfast City Airport have issued statements regarding the expected impact of Storm Ashley on their arrival and departure schedules.

A spokesperson for the International Airport told The Irish News the airport was experiencing “no issues at present”.

“We expect this to change as the day goes on,” they added.

“Passengers should check with their airline for latest updates if they are due to travel today.”

Belfast International Airport flight updates are available here.

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A spokesperson for Belfast City Airport said: “Disruption is expected right across the UK and passengers should therefore check the status of their flight with the airline before travelling to the airport.”

Belfast City Airport flight updates are available here.

Ferry services have also been affected by Storm Ashley.

StenaLine’s Sunday 11.30am, 3.30pm and 7.30pm sailings from Cairnryan have been cancelled.