Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Spark Flight Delays at Palma Airport
Sunday, July 26th, 2026
A Sudden Shift in Summer Weather
After a prolonged period of sweltering heat, the Balearic Islands are experiencing a noticeable cooling trend this Sunday. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has forecast an unsettled day, driven by a cooler air mass and breezes moving in from the north and north-east.
While some parts of the archipelago may remain completely dry, Mallorca is particularly at risk of scattered, intense showers. These sudden downpours are expected to be brief but heavy, and could bring localised lightning and strong gusts of wind as the storm systems pass through.
Air Traffic Disruptions
These highly volatile weather conditions are directly impacting aviation operations today. Spanish Air Traffic Controllers have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to warn of substantial delays at Palma de Mallorca Airport. The presence of active storm cells in the vicinity is forcing necessary adjustments to air traffic patterns.
Furthermore, Enaire, Spain’s national air navigation manager, has confirmed that adverse weather across the Balearic region may trigger strict safety regulations, which could temporarily restrict the flow of inbound and outbound flights.
What Passengers Need to Know
Safety remains the absolute priority for all aviation authorities and airport staff. If you are due to fly in or out of Palma Airport today, please be prepared for potential schedule changes. Check your flight times or contact your airline directly to check the most up-to-date status of your journey before setting off for the terminal.
