Air traffic across Ireland is facing major disruption as Storm Bram is bringing powerful winds forcing several flights to divert or abandon their approaches to Dublin Airport.
The storm—now sweeping across the Irish Sea—has generated gusts up to 47 knots (87 km/h) at Dublin Airport (DUB), exceeding safe crosswind limits for many aircraft and resulting in a series of mid-flight operational changes.
Multiple Flights Divert or Return to Origin
Among the first impacted was Aer Lingus flight EI403, which was en route to Dublin but diverted to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) after conditions deteriorated rapidly during its approach window.
British Airways BA1398, also bound for Dublin, elected to abandon its attempt and return to London Heathrow, its departure airport.
Ryanair flights were similarly affected by the intense crosswinds:
- FR505 diverted to Belfast
- RK767 diverted to Shannon, where conditions were more stable
Additional aircraft entering Irish airspace were placed into extended holding patterns as air traffic controllers attempted to manage arrivals between the strongest wind gusts.
Passengers Advised to Check Flight Status
Airport authorities have warned of significant delays throughout the day, with further diversions possible as the storm continues to track across Ireland.
Airlines are urging passengers to check real-time updates before heading to the airport. Aer Lingus, British Airways and Ryanair have all issued advisories noting that weather-related delays may continue into the evening.
Storm Bram is moving towards the British Isles, bringing strong winds and rain to the region until this evening, when the wind will start to decay. A weather front linked to Storm Bram is also bringing windy and rainy conditions to Portugal.
